{"id":2030,"date":"2018-07-14T07:05:32","date_gmt":"2018-07-14T07:05:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=2030"},"modified":"2021-03-18T19:07:06","modified_gmt":"2021-03-18T19:07:06","slug":"10-tricks-to-get-rid-of-fluid-in-ear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/10-tricks-to-get-rid-of-fluid-in-ear\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Tricks to Get Rid of Fluid in Ear"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It happens to everyone, you go swimming and then all of a sudden you have water that is trapped in your ear and you cannot get it out. Your ear has a tickling sensation that simply will not go away. The feeling may even go down through your jaw and into your throat. In addition, you may not be able to hear very well or can only hear sounds that are muffled. Most often, the water will drain out on its own.<\/p>\n

However, there are times when the water becomes trapped and this can lead to an infection developing within the ear. However, if removed quickly, this risk is lowered. The good news is, there are several ways that you can get fluid out of your ear on your own. Let\u2019s look at 10 tricks to get rid of fluid in your ear.<\/p>\n

1. Jiggling your Earlobe<\/h3>\n

When you first notice that you have fluid in your ear you may become a bit annoyed and try to just shake it out. This can actually help as shaking your head can help to move the fluid from your ear and out. However, when you are doing this, you should also try jiggling your earlobe<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To do this you will want to tilt your head down towards your shoulder. When your head is aimed at your shoulder you will then want to use your fingers to gently pull your earlobe down and then wiggle it. This method will often work if the water is not truly stuck inside the ear canal. It can also help to get just a little bit of the water out in order to give you some relief. This is often the first and easiest way to get the water out of your ears. <\/p>\n

\"\"2. Use Gravity<\/h3>\n

When it comes to draining your ear, gravity is often going to be your friend. If you have tilted your head and jiggled your earlobe and nothing has happened, another option is to use gravity as a way to help get the water or other fluid drained from your ear. To do this you will want to lie down on your side for several minutes. Put your head on a towel in order to absorb the fluid that may come out of your ear while you are doing this.<\/p>\n

Laying this way may help encourage the fluid to slowly drain out of your ear. You may want to also pull your earlobe down while you are lying on your side as this can help to encourage the flow of the fluid out of your ear canal<\/a> and onto the towel. The gravity combined with pulling your earlobe may be all it takes to get it out.<\/p>\n

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3. Creating a Vacuum<\/h3>\n

Another method to help remove fluid from your ear is to try and create a vacuum around the outside of the ear. In order to do this you will need to first tilt your head sideways. Once again, you are enlisting a bit of help from gravity. After all, you want to help draw the fluid out from your ear. Once your head is tilted you will then cup your palm around your ear.<\/p>\n

You will want to create a tight seal around your ear<\/a> when you do this. Next, push your hand gently toward the ear and then back again. You will want to perform this motion quite quickly. Flatten your hand as you push it in and then cup it as you pull it away. Make sure that you keep your head tilted down as you do this as the gravity will also help to pull the fluid out of your ear. <\/p>\n

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4. Use a Hot Compress<\/h3>\n

There are times when water and other fluid may get trapped inside the eustachian tubes. The eustachian tubes are what connect the middle ear to the area that is located just behind the nasal<\/a> passages. This natural technique for getting rid of fluid from your ear can help to release any fluids that have become trapped in this area. You will want to wet a washcloth with hot water.<\/p>\n

The water should be quite hot, but not scalding. You will then tilt your head to the side of your face that is affected and then place the cloth on the outside of your ear. You should leave it there for about a half of a minute or so. Then take it off for a minute. Repeat this process several times. This should help to release the fluid that is trapped within the ear canal and provide you with some relief. <\/p>\n

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5. Use a Hair Dryer<\/h3>\n

If you are truly struggling with fluid inside of your ear and you cannot simply shake it out, a hair dryer may help. The hair dryer may help to make the water that is inside your ear canal evaporate<\/a>. First, you will want to set your hair dryer on the lowest setting possible. You do not want to burn your ear by using too hot of a setting. Hold the blow dryer about a foot or so away from your ear.<\/p>\n

You will want to move the dryer back and forth so that it is never blowing directly inside of your ear. It is also a good idea to pull your earlobe down so that the warm air is blowing in the ear where the fluid is trapped. The warm air may help to get rid of the fluid as it will dry it out. <\/p>\n

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6. Vinegar and Alcohol Ear Drops<\/h3>\n

If your ear is truly bothering you and you cannot simply shake out the fluid from it, you may want to try some homemade ear drops. Alcohol can help to evaporate the fluid that is stuck in your ear. The vinegar<\/a> can help to remove the earwax, which may be responsible for the fluid getting stuck inside your ear canal in the first place. To make these ear drops you will want to combine equal parts vinegar and alcohol.<\/p>\n

You will then need to use a sterile dropper to put three or four drops of the solution inside of your ear. Once you have put the drops in, rub the outer area of your ear to get the drops down inside the canal. Wait for about thirty seconds or sow and then tilt your head to the side in order to let the ear drops run out. <\/p>\n

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7. Hydrogen Peroxide<\/h3>\n

Another option for getting fluid out of your ears is to use hydrogen peroxide<\/a> as ear drops. Hydrogen peroxide is a disinfectant, which can help kill any bacteria that may be built up inside of your ear canal. The hydrogen peroxide can help to clear out bacteria, earwax, debris, and any trapped water or other fluid that has become trapped inside of your ear canal.<\/p>\n

To use this method find a sterile dropper and apply three or four drops of the hydrogen peroxide into your ear canal. You will want to wait about two or three minutes after putting the drops into your ear. After waiting for about three minutes you will then want to tilt your head down to let the fluid drain out of your ear. You should not use this method if you have a perforated eardrum, an outer ear infection, or tubes in your ear. <\/p>\n

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8. Olive Oil<\/h3>\n

Another home remedy to help alleviate the symptoms of fluid in your ear is to use some olive oil inside of your ear canal. Olive oil<\/a> can help to prevent the ear from becoming infected as well as repelling the fluid out of your ear canal. You will want to warm a small amount of olive oil in a bowl. Use a clean dropper to apply a few drops of the olive oil into the ear that is affected by fluid.<\/p>\n

After putting the oil in your ear you will want to lie on your side for around ten minutes or so. After about ten minutes you will then want to sit up and tilt your head to the side. The fluid along with the oil should drain out quite easily. You may have to wait for several minutes in order to make sure that all of the oil and the fluid come out of the canal. <\/p>\n

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9. Chewing and Yawning<\/h3>\n

Another physical movement that you can try in order to get fluid out of your ears is to simply yawn really big. This movement can help to move the eustachian tubes, which is likely where the fluid is stuck in the ear. Chewing gum or yawning can help to relieve some of the tension that has likely developed within the eustachian tubes. This movement is kind of like exercising any of your muscles<\/a>.<\/p>\n

By moving your jaw muscle you are also stretching out the inner area of your ear. These movements can help to loosen up anything that is stuck inside of your ear drum. After you have yawned several times or chewed on a piece of gum for a bit, try to tilt your head to let the fluid run out. The movements of your jaw should help to relax the ear canal so that the fluid can run out freely. <\/p>\n

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10. Use the Valsalva Maneuver<\/h3>\n

Another physical thing that you can do to try to get rid of any fluid in your ears is called the valsalva maneuver. You want to be very careful when you are doing his move. The method can help to open up your eustachian tubes so that the fluid can run out. Make sure that you do not blow too hard while doing this as it can cause damage to your eardrum.<\/p>\n

To do the valsalva maneuver<\/a> you will need to take a deep breath while holding your nose closed with your fingers. You will then need to slowly blow the air out of your nose. Remember to not blow too hard as this can be damaging to the ear. When you hear a popping sound it means that the eustachian tubes have been opened. After doing this technique you will want to tilt your head to help any fluid run out.<\/p>\n

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\"\"11. Steam Treatment<\/h3>\n

Fluid in your ear blocks up your sinus<\/a>, producing symptoms like a loss of balance and irritation. While the fluid will typically drain by itself, those people with an existing sinus infection or blockage won\u2019t be able to remove the fluid naturally and require intervention to drain the ear before it starts to become a magnet for bacteria and viruses.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re dealing with a blockage that preventing the fluid from draining, try steaming. Warm steam reduces inflammation in the ear canal and sinus, allowing the liquid to drain through the Eustachian tubes. Take a bowl of boiling water and add two or three drops of tea tree oil. Cover your head with a towel and place your pace over the water, breathe in the hot steam for a few minutes, and you should feel the fluid begin to drain.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t get any relief, consider visiting your doctor for a drainage procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"12. Add More Water<\/h3>\n

This trick is no what you would expect to deal with fluid that\u2019s already in your ear. Adding more water to the problem seems like it will only exacerbate your symptoms<\/a> \u2013 but you are mistaken. Take a glass dropper, and fill it with 3 to 5-milliliters of water. Lie on your side and have someone drop the water into your ear. Give it a few minutes to collate in the ear canal, and then sit upright and lean the affected side toward the ground. <\/span><\/p>\n

The addition of water to the ear may collect the other liquid, thanks to the cohesive and adhesive properties. As you lean over, the water will drain from your ear and pull any other fluid along with it, removing the blockage.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to note that this trick doesn\u2019t work all the time, but it should be the first thing you try, as it\u2019s the easiest way to clear a blockage. If you don\u2019t experience any success with the methods, move on to other options.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"13. Rub the Side of Your Neck<\/h3>\n

If you have fluid collected in your ear that won\u2019t drain, it may be due to a blockage in the Eustachian tubes that link the listener to the throat. You can clear this blockage by rubbing your index and middle finger along the side of your neck below the ear. <\/span><\/p>\n

Start the motion just below the ear and press hard on the side of the neck, moving in a downward motion. Repeat this movement several times, and you may notice that the blockage goes away, allowing the fluid to drain from your middle ear down through the Eustachian tube, and into the throat<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Divers and surfers make use of this trick all the time with great success and provided that you only have fresh or salt water in your ear, the chances are good that you\u2019ll be able to remove the blockage and drain the tube. If you don\u2019t experience any relief, it\u2019s time to move onto another method.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"14. OTC Antihistamines<\/h3>\n

As a last result, you may have to turn to over-the-counter medications to drain the fluid from your ear. In most cases, booking an appointment with the doctor isn\u2019t necessary; all you need to do is visit your local pharmacy. The pharmacist will do a brief assessment of your situation and recommend OTC decongestants to clear any blockage in your Eustachian tubes, allowing the fluid to drain.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, it’s vital that you follow the pharmacist\u2019s advice, and never use more than they recommend. If you forget the dosage, refer to the package instructions and stick within the daily dosage range until you remove the blockage and gain relief from your symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some antihistamine<\/a> medications issued by pharmacists can cause complications with your sinus and nervous system if you take them for an extended period., so check with your pharmacist before you start your protocol. If the decongestant does not affect the blockage, it\u2019s time to visit your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n

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