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What Must I Do After Water Went Into One Ear During Swimming?

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Question : water went into one ear during swimming
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:

Hello,

You may need to put your head aside in order to drain water out of the ear. Use hair dryer to dry the outer ear, use it 30 cm from ear and low grade heat. You can use boric acid ear drops to prevent infection.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards
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What Must I Do After Water Went Into One Ear During Swimming?

Brief Answer: See advice below Detailed Answer: Hello, You may need to put your head aside in order to drain water out of the ear. Use hair dryer to dry the outer ear, use it 30 cm from ear and low grade heat. You can use boric acid ear drops to prevent infection. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards