How to avoid water getting into ears when swimming

People's living standards are getting higher and higher, and there are a dazzling array of entertainment options. Some people like to play ball, some like to swim, and some like to swim. How to avoid water getting into your ears while swimming? Many people are not very clear about it because it is not professional. Our ears are very special. Some ears basically do not let in water, while others can let in water and become inflamed. In the process of swimming, the main means of avoiding and preventing are used to solve such problems. Let’s take a look below.

1. Have a physical examination before swimming. If there is earwax in the external auditory canal, it should be removed, otherwise it will swell and cause pain and inflammation. For people with otitis media, if the eardrum is perforated, dirty water can enter the middle ear, which may aggravate the otitis media. Therefore, patients with otitis media must obtain a doctor's consent before swimming.

2. When swimming, plug the external auditory canal with cotton wool dipped in vaseline to provide protection.

3. After swimming, the water in the external auditory canal should be drained out in time. When draining water, tilt your head to the side where the water is accumulated, and gently pat your head with the palm of your hand on the same side to drain the water. If your ear itches, gently wipe the external auditory canal with 75% alcohol cotton. Do not dig with your hands. If you feel pain in your ear, you should go to the hospital for treatment immediately.

4. Pay attention to your posture and method when diving, and avoid letting water hit your ears directly to avoid trauma to the eardrum.

5. If water still enters your ear, tilt your head to the side where the water enters. If water enters your left ear, stand on one leg and jump on your right foot, and vice versa for the right ear. At the same time, cover it with your hand and suck it out!

6. When swimming, plug the external auditory canal with cotton wool dipped in vaseline oil; after swimming, drain the accumulated water in the external auditory canal in time. When draining water, tilt your head to the side where the water is accumulated, and gently pat your head with the palm of your hand on the same side to drain the water. If your ear itches, gently wipe the external auditory canal with 75% alcohol cotton. Do not dig with your hands. If you feel pain in your ear, you should go to the hospital for treatment immediately.

The above are the methods and measures on how to prevent water from entering the ears when swimming. Choosing the correct swimming method in normal times is also an important means. If your ears are easily filled with water and prone to inflammation, you should pay more attention to it or choose other fitness exercises to be responsible for yourself.