Swimmer's Ear

[dskflyr]

Not to change the subject but does anyone use ear candles, a friend of mine turned me onto these things and I feel the do a great job, an example:http://www.bibkit.com/earcones.html

A recent peer reviewed study showed that candling is not effective for cerumen removal or correcting eustachian tube dysfunction. I occasionally see damage that was the result of candling. Usually not permanent damage though.

 

[dskflyr]

this is only for water thats in the ear, not a block, ex. if you turn your head the wrong way underwater and now everything sounds funny.... then dab some rubbing alcohol in your ear with a Q-tip. I had an ex that did this after swimming practices. It will burn alittle but did the trick for me. Im not a doctor (whoda thunk) so I don't know if any side effects are involved with this.

Alcohol does a good job of getting water ot of your ears. I wouldn't use a q-tip. Try to find dropper bottle and place 4-6 drops in your canal. I like 50/50 alcohol and white vineagar. The vineagar changes the pH which keeps fungus from taking hold. the most important thing is to 'not put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear". Your ears are self cleaning. Just use your finger and a wash cloth.

 

[dskflyr]

Warning!!!

Forgot to add that if you suspect you have a ruptured eardrum DON'T PUT ANYTHING in your ear. See your ENT. Usually a rupture due to infection or rapid descent will heal itself in about 6 weeks.

 

[414Flyer]

Not to change the subject but does anyone use ear candles, a friend of mine turned me onto these things and I feel the do a great job, an example:http://www.bibkit.com/earcones.html

Wanna buy some gas pills, or structured water too?

 

[dskflyr]

Couldn't Resist

I think candling works better if you have your copper Chi Chi bracelet on! LOL

 

[flx757]

See your ENT.

Probably the best sound advice you can get on this subject.