[slow_n_steady]

I have water trapped in my ear after this morning's swim. Can't seem to get it out, very irritating. Anyone have any tricks I could try?

 

[LeftRightRepeat]

My whole family does the "water in your ear dance" - jump up and down on one foot while tilting your head to the side.

 

[BethR]

If it won't come out, try to ignore it for the rest of the day and then sleep on that side tonight in bed. That usually does the trick for me - or, a nap on my desk after a lunchtime swim.

 

[mmoonptdeux]

My ears are such that it will eventually naturally drain/dry out the first two instances or so, but any more than that in a row my ears get plugged up big time - I've had to go to the ENT twice to clear out the gunk and prescribe me antibiotics.<br><br>
Since then I've gone with earplugs and haven't had a problem since - I just use the Mack's flanged thingamabobs; they're both cheap and reusable for several swims.

 

[hobey]

A bit of rubbing alcohol & vinegar dripped into the ear and drained out does wonders.

 

[Dougie Fresh]

This works for me:<br><br>
1. Stand up<br>
2. Bend over as far as you can looking back through your legs<br>
3. Wait until the water stops making noise<br>
4. Turn head to side with plugged up ear to the ground