Gregory Hillman's Educational Content

Getting water out of your ear is very easy in most cases but there are some very important safety factors that you should be aware of before putting anything into your ear.  Water and moisture can enter your ear in a number of ways including pool/spa use, swimming, diving, bathing, and even car washing.

First Step To Removing Water From Ear

Before putting anything into your ear try simply tilting you head to the side for around 30 seconds.  This will normally allow any water or liquid to leave your ear easily.  If the liquid does not come out of your ear there could be a number of other problems.

Ruptured Eardrum May Feel Like Water

One problem may be that your ear drum is ruptured.  I have ruptured ear drums while diving and hitting the water at various angles.  This will feel and sound like there is water in your ear but really it just seems this way because the ear has been ripped.  I made the mistake of putting a solution for swimmers ear into my ear.  This cause an extreme amount of pain and a seizure.  For this reason do not put anything in your ear that may cause additional pain or discomfort.  Instead, seek additional help from a medical professional.

Divers Solution for Water In Ear

Many divers also use a solution of 1/2 50% Isopropyl alcohol and 1/2 distilled water solution.  Just put a few drops in your ear and it should try out in less than a day.  Some divers repeat this after getting out of the water but most divers that I am aware of typically do not need to use any solution to clear the water from their ears.  Many of them do hold their nose and blow to relieve pressure.

There has been so much media and press recently on the health and safety department in California and the quality of water that people drink, cook with, and bath in.  It is important to know what is in your water because it could improve your life or take it away.  Toxins and pollutants are everywhere near major cities including Los Angeles and it is important to know the quality of the water you are using.

Los Angeles Health and Safety

After growing up in an area where I could drink from a stream and use well water daily I found Los Angeles to have the most dirty and smelly water I have ever witnessed inside of the United States including parts of the south.  That was over a decade ago and I am still not used to it.  I suggest calling a local water contractor who spends all of their time with water quality testing.  They should be able to provide a complete run down of each chemical and meneral that is in the water and how safe it is to drink and use.  Please leave your comments about your experience with water quality and how to improve it.