Water in ear????

[JohnB47]

Poke hole with whittled branch from one canal to the other.

No one should do that. I don't think anyone would. Do you know one who has?

 

[Hank49]

Put more water in your ear. Water attracts water. The new water will bond with the little bit in your ear and it will all come out....as you jump up and down shaking your head.

 

[knowone]

No one should do that. I don't think anyone would. Do you know one who has?

I can't remember but I know when I'm in a group people can see each other without me moving.

 

[vinegarbiscuit]

Ear beer. I've seen two separate recipies used: one part vinegar and one part alcohol; or one part each of vinegar, alcohol and hydrogen peroxide. The commercial brands you find at the drugstore work, too, of course.

My mom used to treat ear infections with garlic fried in oil. I was amazed to see the proprietor of our hotel in Mexico use the same treatment on my cave instructor when he complained about sore ears, but it worked on us as kids, and it worked for him, too! Just smash a clove with skin on; fry it in a little oil (any oil) until it browns; drain the oil into a small container; and while it's warm, drip few drops into your ear and plug it with a cotton wool (to stop it making a mess). Repeat at least twice a day for a couple of days and the infection will go away.

 

[speuci]

There is a product out there called Sahara Dry Ear. It is like a miniture hair drier that blows warm dry air into you ear. It is operated on rechargeable batteries and comes with recharger. My wife has ear problems and is prone to ear infections if she does a fair bit of diving (like on a diving vacation). It is not cheap though.

I would try the solution based approaches. Those wash the water out of the ear with a volatile solution. They can work pretty well. My wife has tried them but finds the dry ear gizmo to be more effective.

There is also a product called "Mack's Ear Dryer" which is nearly identical to the Sahara product at half the price. The LP folks told me it was the same guy. At about $50, its not cheap, but I brought one on my trip to Bonaire recently and was very pleased. Best my ears have felt in recent times (but of course, maybe I'm experiencing a placebo effect).

 

[desert_gold_hound]

Hell there is nothing better then a cig after a little alcohol. So put the alcohol in then follow this by a cig.

I am sure glad I quit smoking a year and three months ago or I would try this.

 

[Suarez]

thank you guys, I will try the "ear beer" thing if that doesnt work I'll try to find some of the commercial water removers. Liked desert gold hound´s idea a tequila then a smoke, repeat as neded. After a few of these you will forget all about the water in the ear.

 

[stakanak]

It does work, as does ear coning. It creates a vacuum in the canal. It may not be smart, but it works!
Get Wet!

 

[JerseyMike]

When I dive I sometimes get water in my ear, usually I wait for it to get out after some hours. Recently I heard that if you put a lighted cigarret in your ear (filter part) you can get the water out faster. Is this an urban legend or does it work??? what other methods are out there to remove the water

I wouldn't put any lighted cigarette in any ear. LOL. Worse things may occur. They sell an over the counter solution which has alchohol to dry out the water in your ear. It sold in local dive shops.

 

[Easdem]

I will say keep the ear solution somewhere cool. I once left it in the car on a hot day while diving and used it when I got out of the water... not a pleasant experience. I now keep a bottle in the cooler with my drinks. Also the alcohol may cause a burning sensation if you stick your finger in your ear while its still wet... also not very pleasant.