water in ear

mcavana · Jun 10, 2009

I searched and found a few old threads...

Just need to know, what is the best current advice to deal with water in the ears (as far as after the dive day treatement)???

The older threads I did find recomended 50% white vinegar and 50% rubbing or isopropyl alchol in each ear for 5 minutes. Is this still the best recomended treatement?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Mike

MarKon · Jun 10, 2009

Still the recommended treatment. Mainly recommended to avoid ear infections, by increasing acidity to unhealthy levels for bacteria.

ivobj · Jun 10, 2009

Also, do not clean the wax of your ears, only the excess that comes out of the ear channel, it is the best natural protection

Marie Cato · Jun 11, 2009

If it's severe, i suggest you to go to see a doctor, i had the similar ear problem before, all the best...

parrothead600 · Jun 11, 2009

I use 50% white vinegar & 50% rubbing alcohol with a little baby oil added to the mix.
(I know, now my percentages don't add up :doh2:,but you get the idea

)
The addition of baby oil keeps the inside of the ear canal from drying out. I use it after every dive. I put a couple of drops in each ear & let it sit for a couple of seconds, then let it drain.

alex_tx · Jun 11, 2009

Here is a scubaboard cross thread on preventing Swimmers Ear suggestions.
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/basic-scuba-discussions/274673-swimmers-ear.html

jwc3 · Jun 11, 2009

ivobj:
...do not clean the wax of your ears...

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