When water stops in the ear, it is very unpleasant. Firstly, the constant noise and sounds of the transfusion of the liquid do not allow to concentrate. Secondly, the hearing deteriorates sharply, which is very irritating and causes a lot of discomfort. Therefore, something to do something, if the ear got water, I want as soon as possible. The main thing is to provide competent help. Otherwise, unskilled actions can only hurt yourself.
How in any case it is impossible to remove water from the ear?
There are several ways to solve the problem, to which many are applying for inexperience:
- Some believe that the water in the ear can simply be dried. And use a hairdryer for this! Of course, this is wrong. The liquid can be quite deep, and hot streams of air simply do not get to it. But the delicate tissue from outside to burn them will not be a problem. Yes, and the noise of the device on hearing affects adversely.
- What else can not be done if the ear gets water - try to remove the cork (namely because of it the fluid is usually retained in the auricle) with a cotton swab. The latter can leave a scratch, where the infection will easily fall.
- Do not try to anesthetize the ear with hot alcohol. Like a hair dryer, it can leave a burn.
Water hit the ear - what to do?
First, you need to determine where it was water - in the outer or middle ear. Usually the liquid does not get too deep - the body has a special protection. But if you have otitis or other ailments, a tiny hole may appear in the tympanic membrane.
If the water in the external department - the patient feels like it is poured. It's easy to delete:
- The head should be bent to the shoulder on the side of the injured ear and jump a little.
- You can lie on your side and actively "pozhekikulirovat" facial muscles.
- An effective way is to draw air with your mouth, clamp your nose and try to release it through your ears.
When water enters the ear while washing the nose , it is very likely that it penetrates into the middle compartment. With this problem it is desirable to contact a specialist:
- If you can not consult a doctor, you can use anti-inflammatory or vasoconstrictive drops.
- It is allowed to apply turunda, moistened in boric alcohol , or put a compress.
- All that can be done is when, after getting water in the ear, it was laid, and pain appeared, - take an anesthetic or dig it with Otipaksom, Otium. Drops of water will not be removed, but they will relieve swelling and ease the condition.