Water Trapped In Ear [verified]

Sometimes water is trapped near the Eustachian tubes. Moving your jaw by chewing gum or letting out a big, wide yawn can help equalize pressure and release the liquid. When to See a Doctor

| | Why not? | |-----------|---------------| | Cotton swabs (Q-tips) | Packs wax and water deeper; can cause infection or perforate eardrum. | | Bobby pins, keys, paper clips | Tiny cuts in ear canal lead to serious infection. | | Hydrogen peroxide full strength | Can irritate raw skin; use only 1.5% if any. | | Ear candling | Proven ineffective; causes burns and wax blockage. | | Vacuum cleaners or suction devices | Too strong; can damage eardrum. | water trapped in ear

Water usually drains out of your ear canal naturally thanks to gravity and jaw movement. It gets trapped when: Sometimes water is trapped near the Eustachian tubes