If water goes in your ear, it can cause discomfort and even lead to an ear infection if not removed safely. Here are some tips to remove water from your ear:

• Let gravity do the work: Lie on your side with the affected ear facing down and rest your head on a towel to absorb the water. Slowly but surely the water should make its way down and out of your ear.

• Gently pull on your earlobe: Tip your head to one side to help water drain. Gently pull on your earlobe. This will straighten your ear canal and help the water flow.

• Use a blow dryer: Turn your blow dryer on the lowest setting and blow it toward your ear. Hold it at least a foot away.

• Try over-the-counter drying drops: These drops can help remove excess water from your ear.

• Soak up the water with a tissue: You can try soaking the water up by gently inserting the tip of a paper tissue into the ear canal.

Its important to avoid sticking anything in your ear to clear it, as this can potentially cause an infection. If you have a ruptured eardrum or tubes in your ears, you should be extra careful about how you dry your ears. If youre unable to remove the water with these techniques and are experiencing ear pain or pressure, its best to seek medical attention.