How to remove fluid from your ears

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Steps
Method 1 of 3: Dry your ears
Method 2 of 3: Remove the liquid
Method 3 of 3: Treating Diseases
Tips
Warnings

Fluid in your ears can be annoying and annoying, but you don't have to tolerate it. Although the fluid usually comes out of the ears on its own, there are a few simple ways to help speed up the process. The liquid can be removed by yourself using simple techniques. You can also dry your ears with drips or a hair dryer. However, if you suspect you have an infection, you should see your doctor.

Attention:the information in this article is for informational purposes only. Check with your healthcare professional before using any medication.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Dry your ears

1 Clean your ears with hydrogen peroxide. Fill half of the pipette with hydrogen peroxide. Tilt your head so that the affected ear is on top and put hydrogen peroxide in it. After the crackling sound stops (it usually takes up to five minutes), tilt your head so that the affected ear is on the bottom. Pull the earlobe to drain fluid.
- Hydrogen peroxide promotes the evaporation of the liquid and clears the ear of wax that can trap liquid.
2 Place cleansing drops in your ears. These drops can be purchased over-the-counter at a pharmacy.They are usually sold with an eyedropper, but if not available, buy an eyedropper from your pharmacy. You can also make your own cleansing ear drops by diluting white vinegar and isopropyl alcohol in equal proportions.
- How to use ear drops
  - Make sure the drops are at room temperature: Ear drops that are too hot or cold may make you feel dizzy. Put the drops in your pants pocket and hold them there for half an hour to bring them to room temperature.
  - Read the instructions: always read the directions for use and pay attention to possible side effects.
  - Check the expiration date: never buy expired drops.
  - Ask a friend to help you: It is quite difficult to apply the drops on your own, so ask someone to help you.
  - For adults and adolescents: rest your head on a towel with the affected ear on top. Have your friend gently pull the earlobe up and to the side, then put the required number of drops into the ear canal. Press down on the ear tragus to allow fluid to flow into the passage and wait 1–2 minutes.
  - For children: ask the child to put his head on a towel with the sore ear on top. Gently pull the earlobe out to the side and downward to straighten the ear canal and instill the required number of drops. Then press down on the ear tragus and wait 2-3 minutes.
  - If fluid is present in both ears: wait about 5 minutes, or cover your ear with a cotton ball before placing the drops in your other ear.
3 Dry your ear with a hair dryer. Set the minimum temperature and airflow rate. Place the hair dryer about 15 centimeters from your ear. In this case, cool air must enter the ear. This will help dry out any liquid that has entered the ear.
4 Dry your ears with a towel after swimming and showering. Do not push the towel inside your ear. Simply wipe off any water from your ears to prevent it from flowing into your ear canal.
5 Do not put cotton swabs or cloth in your ears. This can irritate and scratch the ear canal, increasing the risk of infection. If you are unable to remove water from your ears on your own, see your doctor.

Method 2 of 3: Remove the liquid

1 Bend over and twitch your auricle. Tilt your head so that the injured ear is down. Pull the lobe and auricle in different directions to open the ear canal. You may feel fluid seeping out of your ear. If necessary, do the same with the other ear.
- This is a good way to get rid of water in your ears after swimming or showering.
2 Use your palm as a vacuum cleaner. Place your palm firmly against your ear and press down several times, then remove your palm. Then tilt your head to let the water drain out of your ear.
3 Release the pressure with a gentle Valsalva maneuver. Inhale and hold your breath. Pinch your nostrils with two fingers and try to exhale through your closed nose to get air into the Eustachian tubes. If the reception works, you will hear a pop. After that, tilt your head downward with the ear to be cleaned so that water flows out of it.
- Do not use this technique if you suspect you have an ear infection.
- Be careful when blowing out your ears. If you strain too much, your nose may bleed.
4 Close your nose and yawn to allow the liquid to flow down your throat. Pinch your nostrils with your fingers and try to yawn deeply several times. As a result, water can flow from the ears to the throat.
5 Lie on your side with the affected ear on the bottom. Place a towel, pillow, or rag under your ear. Water may start to flow out of your ear after a few minutes. You can even take a nap or fall asleep in this position.
6 Chew gum or food. Chewing often clears the Eustachian tubes. While doing this, tilt your head so that the liquid flows out more easily from your ear.If you don't have any food or chewing gum on hand, just mimic the chewing motion.
- You can also suck on hard candy to get this effect.
7 Use steam to free your ears from the liquid. Sometimes it is enough to take a long hot shower to clear the liquid from the ears. A simple steam bath will help break down the liquid so it will drain more easily from your ear. Fill a bowl with hot water, throw a towel over your head and bend over the water. Breathe in the steam for 5-10 minutes. Then tilt your head to let the liquid drain out of your ear.
- Home steam treatment
  - Fill a bowl with hot water that makes steam rise. Add a few drops if desired anti-inflammatory oilsuch as chamomile or tea tree oil. Throw a towel over your head and lean over the bowl. Inhale the steam for 5-10 minutes... Then bend over so that the affected ear is at the bottom and let the liquid drain into the bowl.
  - Be careful: hot steam can burn. Bend over the bowl gradually to determine a safe distance to bring your face closer to the water.

Method 3 of 3: Treating Diseases

1 Use an anti-congestant to relieve swelling of the nasal mucosa for sinusitis or colds. This will help to naturally clear the liquid from your ears. Take your medicines according to the directions for use. You can use over-the-counter products such as sprays (Otrivin, Afrin) or tablets (Rinopront).
- Anti-congestants are not for everyone: unfortunately, decongestants are not safe in certain cases. If you or someone you are close to is in one of these groups, check with your doctor before taking anti-congestants.
  - Pregnant and breastfeeding women: many decongestants pose no risk to pregnant or breastfeeding women when taken short-term. However, this does not apply to all drugs. Talk to your doctor about which drugs are safe for you.
  - People taking other drugs: drugs to relieve swelling can interact with other drugs, which can lead to harmful effects.
  - Diabetics: drugs to relieve swelling can increase blood sugar levels.
  - People with high blood pressure: decongestants constrict blood vessels to reduce swelling in the nasal mucosa, but this also applies to vessels in other parts of the body, which can lead to high blood pressure. Choose cold medications that are designed for people with hypertension.
  - Glaucoma patients: Anticongestants generally have little effect on open-angle glaucoma, but should be taken with caution when closed-angle glaucoma because they can dilate the pupil and obstruct the angle.
2 If your ears do not clear up in 3-4 days, see your doctor. Your doctor may prescribe cortisone pills such as Prednisolone or Medrol. Take your medications as directed by your doctor. Usually, in such cases, the ears are cleaned in 3-4 days.
- These drugs reduce inflammation in the Eustachian tubes and thus make it easier to drain fluid.
3 Take antibiotics as directed by your doctor. Antibiotics are especially important for children, although they can be prescribed for adults as well. They help get rid of the current infection and prevent future ear infections.
4 If fluid appears in only one ear and you don't have a cold, your doctor will check to see if you have any growths. If fluid appears in only one ear for unknown reasons, it may indicate a benign tumor or cancer. Make an appointment with an otolaryngologist to check for cancer.
- To begin with, the otolaryngologist will conduct an external examination and prescribe a blood test.If he suspects that there is a neoplasm in the ear, he will take a tissue sample for a more detailed examination (this is done under local anesthesia). Your doctor may also order magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
5 If the fluid cannot be drained out by other means, your doctor will recommend an eardrum bypass surgery. In this procedure, your doctor will make an incision and insert a tube into it so that the fluid gradually drains out. After healing, the doctor will remove the tube on an outpatient basis. In addition, you may be advised to visit your doctor periodically after surgery to monitor the healing process.
- For children, the shunt is usually installed for 4-6 months, in adults this period usually does not exceed 4-6 weeks.
- The first operation, although performed on an outpatient basis, may require anesthesia. The tubes often fall out on their own or are removed by a doctor without anesthesia.

Tips

In most cases, the fluid comes out of the ear on its own. If this does not happen after 3-4 days, see your doctor, as fluid retention can lead to an ear infection.
If you suspect your child has fluid in their ears, see a doctor.