What should I do if my ears get wet
Release time : 03/24/2025 09:30:01
Many people don't pay special attention to water in their ears. They think that it is no problem to put in a little water. Over time, they will become dry, so they don't need to pay attention to it, but you should also pay attention to water in their ears.
Due to a careless mistake, one might easily contract inflammations, and in serious cases, hearing loss may occur, among other issues.
So, what should be done when the ear gets wet? What should be paid attention to? Whether it's a child or an adult, sometimes during bathing or swimming, they might accidentally get their ears wet. Everyone thinks that it doesn't affect their health, but in fact, if the condition is severe, it can lead to otitis media. Therefore, whether it's anyone, they should pay attention to the problem caused by getting their ears wet.
If the ear is waterlogged, the simplest and most convenient method is to jump with one foot.
For instance, if water enters the right ear, tilt your head to the right and support it with your right foot while pulling the ear. Pulling on the earlobe is effective; perform some single-foot hops, and the water will flow out naturally.
2. Use a cotton swab or roll up toilet paper into the thickness of a matchstick, and slowly probe into the ear canal, following the ear canal until water meets the cotton swab or toilet paper, and then hold still until the water is absorbed.
This method also applies to infants.
If it is used for infants, it is best not to use a cotton swab, but directly use soft and strong tissue paper, roll it into the wick, and penetrate into the ears to absorb water. When the wick is wet, replace it with a new clean wick, back and forth several times, at least 3 times a day until the wick no longer absorbs water.
3. Have the ear pointed up, continue to pour water into the ear, then cover the ear with the filled water and let it flow down.
4. Lie on your ear, facing the water inlet and let it flow out slowly.
The above methods can effectively solve the problem of earwater entering. If the problem is severe, one can consult a hospital for advice.
What are the dangers of ear water intrusion? When bathing or swimming, one often accidentally splashes water into the ears.
People often overlook minor issues, which gradually accumulate into terrible consequences.
If liquid is accumulated in the ear for a long time, it can easily lead to inflammation and other issues.
Ear water intrusion can cause adverse effects.
When taking a shower or swimming, accidentally getting water into the ears. If liquid accumulates over time, it can lead to an inner ear infection.
First, what is otitis media? Acute otitis media is generally caused by viral and bacterial infections through the Eustachian tube.
Ingesting water while swimming can lead to otitis media by entering the nasopharynx.
When a baby is drinking milk, if the mother is nursing incorrectly, the milk may enter the ears through the Eustachian tube, causing otitis media.
Unclean water enters the external auditory canal. After earwax softens and expands, it causes ear canal blockage and running water, causing inflammation of the external auditory canal.
Bacteria from dirty water accumulate in the ear, which also increases the chance of inflammation.
Therefore, not just as long as you enter the water, it will become inflamed. It is no problem to put in a little water when taking a bath, but for the baby's fragile ear canal, you should still dry it and pay more attention.
How to prevent water in the ears In order to avoid inflammation, the best way is to prevent it first.
Protect your ears well, prevent water from entering, and take every preventive measure to ensure your health is fundamental.
Especially when bathing or swimming babies, it is even more important to pay attention to prevent water in the ears.
First, use your finger to lightly dab the ear with water. This will prevent the water from entering. Alternatively, you can use a soft plug to plug up your ears, although it may not be as comfortable. This will reduce the amount of water that enters.
During the shower, you can wear a bath cap to cover your ears. When washing your hair, use cotton balls or other similar items to plug up your ears.
When washing a baby, you can use a cotton ball to block the baby's ears when washing their hair and body, and reduce the amount of water to prevent spraying into the baby's ear.
You can also bring baby-specific earplugs to prevent water intrusion.
When washing the baby's hair, if there are no tools, a mother can use water to press the baby's ears against the face.
Do not pluck earwax for babies.
In fact, earwax plays a protective role for the ears, preventing external dust and small particles from getting into the inner ear.
Moreover, babies are sensitive and can easily harm their ears. Therefore, frequent ear cleaning is unnecessary, and long-term ear cleaning can lead to bacterial proliferation.
How to avoid baby's ear water intrusion, as a vulnerable group, more need to master skills, good protection.
Because of a small error, it has led to a major mistake.
To master the skills of taking care of babies, better to avoid baby's ear water.
1. Master the correct way of washing your hair.
When the mother washes her baby's hair, she should let the baby's body lie on the mother's lap, and the mother holds the baby's head with her hand in a face-to-face posture.
The tiger's mouth is above the baby's neck. Use your thumb and middle finger to buckle the baby's ears. If the mother's hands are small, cotton can be used to plug the baby's external auditory canal to prevent water ingress.
2. Wear a shampoo cap.
If you find traditional methods too difficult to master, you can buy a baby shampoo hat.
By adjusting it, it can be applied to any head circumference.
Usage: Hold the hat close to the ears of the ears, so that the hair can be exposed from the hat, and adjust the size.
3. Communication with babies, redirecting attention.
Some babies always move around when washing their hair and taking a bath, and it is easy for water to get in their ears. At this time, the mother can communicate more with the baby to divert the baby's attention.
In short, water entering your ears is also a matter that cannot be ignored. If you accidentally get water entering your ears, corresponding measures must be taken. Especially if the baby is particularly sensitive, after bathing and shampooing, you need to use a dry towel to drain the water in your ears.
Precautions for Swimming: Swimming is a popular fitness activity, but the water in public swimming pools cannot be guaranteed to be clean. If precautions are not taken before swimming, dirty water can easily enter the ear, which can cause harm to the ears.
So, what should you pay attention to before swimming? 1. Check your equipment thoroughly before going in the water.
Remove the earwax from the external auditory canal to prevent it from swelling due to moisture and causing pain and inflammation.
Patients suffering from otitis media must agree before swimming.
2. Before swimming, a cotton ball dipped in petroleum jelly can be inserted into the external auditory canal to seal it.
3. It is best for those without skills to refrain from jumping into water casually, as individuals with improper diving techniques and lacking proper methods of diving may easily sustain injuries.
At the moment of diving, your ears are hit by water, which is prone to eardrum trauma.
4. When babies are swimming, they must have special supervision.
Newborns within 10 days of birth must have a waterproof sticker on their navel and choose a suitable swimming ring. After putting on the swimming ring, they need to check whether the safety sticker is firmly adhered, and then gradually enter the water slowly.
Remove the waterproof patch from the umbilicus after swimming, disinfect the umbilicus, and wrap it with a protective umbilical cord. Quickly dry the water on your body and keep warm.
Note, the swimming time should be no more than 1 hour and avoid too long.
The medical part covered in this article is for reading and reference only.
If you experience discomfort, it is advised to seek medical attention immediately. The diagnosis and treatment should be based on a face-to-face consultation with a medical professional.