Anatomy is often the culprit. The ear canal isn’t a straight tunnel; it is a slightly S-shaped curve. Water usually gets trapped because of surface tension—the molecular bond that makes water bead up on a windshield. When that bead slides into the narrow, wax-lined passage of the ear, it can get stuck behind a corner or a bit of cerumen (earwax).
Set a hair dryer to the lowest, coolest setting . Hold it at least 12 inches away and move it back and forth to help evaporate the moisture. water stuck in ear after swimming
This technique uses the pressure from your nose to pop your ears. Anatomy is often the culprit
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