Question 1

it feels like there's water in my ear, but there isn't? why is this?

Accepted Answer

Maybe hearing loss: You should see a specialist and get a hearing test. This may be a symptom of hearing loss.

Question 2

how do i get water out of my ear i've had water in my ear for 24 hours driving me crazy i tried the blow dryer it didn't work please help

Accepted Answer

Rubbing alcohol: With an eye dropper mix a solution of half rubbing alcohol and half clean water.  Drop or two in your ear, the alcohol will help evaporate the water.

Question 3

i have had water in my ear for ike two or three months. i am starting to feel something almost painful. what to do?

Accepted Answer

See an ent doctor: You might have a middle or inner ear infection. See your ENT doctor.

Question 4

i was told i had water in my ear i took a shower this morning and i think i got a little water in it could it make it worse?

Accepted Answer

Water ears: Very unlikely to be a problem.
When you finish in the shower or bath, make sure you dry the inner part of your ears.

Question 5

why are my ears muffled and i have water in my ear?

Accepted Answer

Probably wax: The most common cause of this would be wax impaction in the ear canal that has trapped water behind it. Another cause may be fluid in the middle ear because of a recent cold or eustachian tube blockage - either way this needs to be evaluated by an ENT physician.

Question 6

sounds like i have water in my ear, help?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: This needs to be evaluated by a doctor. Could be canal blockage from wax, water, swelling. Could be fluid behind ear drum. Could be problem with ear drum and bony structures. Could be neural hearing loss. See an ent.

Question 7

i got water in my ear. it feels like it might be getting infected. any suggested remedies?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: You may have a wax impaction - it needs to be cleaned. Don't try a home remedy.

Question 8

i have this weird crackling sound in my ear and it almost feels like there is water in my ear what could it be?

Accepted Answer

First treat sinusiti: See Your physician first 
Needs thorough evaluation possibly referral to ENT specialist

Question 9

i have water in my ear from a simulator of a sunken vehicle it's been bother me since it happened earlier today how can i get it out?

Accepted Answer

Pour: A small amount or alcohol into your ear and then turn it towards the floor. The water will run right out.

Question 10

i've got water in my ear. how can i get it out? i've tried laying down and hitting my head but it won't come out. i have earwax remover, can i use it?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol: put some alcohol in your ear to displace the water and then it will evaporate. However, the water you are speaking of my be behind your eardrum and must exit through you Eustachian tubes. Afrin (oxymetazoline) can be used to open up your Eustachian tubes but only use on very limited basis. Lastly, if this persist you may want to be examined.

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It feels like there's water in my ear, but there isn't? why is this?

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How do i get water out of my ear i've had water in my ear for 24 hours driving me crazy i tried the blow dryer it didn't work please help

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I have had water in my ear for ike two or three months. i am starting to feel something almost painful. what to do?

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I was told i had water in my ear i took a shower this morning and i think i got a little water in it could it make it worse?

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Why are my ears muffled and i have water in my ear?

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Sounds like i have water in my ear, help?

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I got water in my ear. it feels like it might be getting infected. any suggested remedies?

A member asked:

I have this weird crackling sound in my ear and it almost feels like there is water in my ear what could it be?

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I have water in my ear from a simulator of a sunken vehicle it's been bother me since it happened earlier today how can i get it out?

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I've got water in my ear. how can i get it out? i've tried laying down and hitting my head but it won't come out. i have earwax remover, can i use it?

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