Having recently returned to fitness swimming (with an eye toward my first triathlon), I am re-experiencing water in the ear syndrome. I have purchased, and am using some commercial drops (name escapes me at the moment) which does help dry out the ears.
My question is whether simple alcohol will work as well as the drops. Am curious to know what any of you may use for this.
Thanks, Nancy
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I get earaches if I swim deep, or dive alot, in very deep water. The last time I dove for coins with the grandchildren my ears killed me for two days afterwards. I use the alcohol/vinegar solution afterwards so there wasn't water left in my ears. I'm sure it must be the exposure to the underwater pressure otherwise the alcohol/vinegar solution works very well for me.
I get earaches if I swim deep, or dive alot, in very deep water. The last time I dove for coins with the grandchildren my ears killed me for two days afterwards. I use the alcohol/vinegar solution afterwards so there wasn't water left in my ears. I'm sure it must be the exposure to the underwater pressure otherwise the alcohol/vinegar solution works very well for me.
