{"id":5802,"date":"2019-07-12T08:59:48","date_gmt":"2019-07-12T12:59:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/?p=5802"},"modified":"2023-12-05T18:11:53","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T23:11:53","slug":"7-ways-to-get-water-out-of-your-ears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/7-ways-to-get-water-out-of-your-ears\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways to Get Water Out of Your Ears"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Now that we\u2019re entering what is traditionally the hottest time of the year in Pennsylvania, many are seeking out water activities to cool off. It\u2019s a great way to beat the heat and humidity, but if you aren\u2019t careful, water can get into your ears and become trapped, causing an infection<\/a>. Left untreated, you might even experience temporary hearing loss. Needless to say, it\u2019s important to remove as much water as possible from your ears in order to avoid complications such as these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tried and True Techniques for Removing Trapped Water<\/h3>\n\n\n
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West Chester residents looking for ways to cool off during the dog days of summer often seek out bodies of water. Landlocked Pennsylvania might not have the best surfing conditions, but there are plenty of rivers and lakes in which to swim around. One of them is pretty Great. Regardless of where you dip your toes, water can cause problems when it gets inside your ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs of water in your ear canals include sounds that appear muffled and a plugged-up feeling in the ears. You might also experience ear pain, loss of balance and coordination, ringing in the ears<\/a>, runny nose and sore throat<\/a>. Unless properly removed, trapped water can lead to swimmer\u2019s ear<\/a>, surfer\u2019s ear and other conditions that may cause a painful infection and side effects that include hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re betting that doesn\u2019t sound very fun to you! To prevent water from remaining in your ears after a swim or shower (or romp in the kiddie pool), try the following techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n