This is (not the infection—just the clog). Trapped water creates a vacuum that locks onto your eardrum, making it feel blocked.
You had a great swim. The sun was shining, the water felt amazing, and you got your laps in. But now, hours later, your ear still feels like it’s stuffed with cotton. Sounds are muffled, your voice echoes in your head, and it’s driving you crazy.
Avoid these common mistakes that can lead to injury or infection: how to unblock ear after swimming
Set a hair dryer to its lowest, coolest setting . Hold it about a foot away from your ear and move it back and forth to gently evaporate the trapped water.
That “underwater” feeling is annoying but usually harmless. Start with gravity, then try the palm vacuum, and finish with a blow dryer on low. In 90% of cases, you’ll feel sweet relief within an hour. This is (not the infection—just the clog)
When you swim, water can enter your ear canal and cause the wax to swell, leading to a blockage. This can be uncomfortable and even painful. But don't worry, we've got you covered!
This method helps to open the Eustachian tube, which connects the middle ear to the back of the throat, allowing air to enter and help clear the blockage. The sun was shining, the water felt amazing,
This gently equalizes pressure. Close your mouth, pinch your nostrils shut, and gently blow out through your nose—like you’re trying to pop your ears on an airplane. You should hear a soft “pop.” Never blow hard, or you can damage your eardrum.