OK help everybody, saturday was my first lesson, and did well, went back on sunday and swam for 3 hours, so I feel good, however, since saturday I have not been able to hear nothing out of my left ear. I have mixed rubbing alcohol and vinegar together and used that as ear drops and still can't hear anything. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
-Viper
You may just have a little water trapped in the outer ear canal against the ear drum.
Put the alcohol in (the ear), and lay on your side with the affected ear down against the surface you are laying on. Pull up on the top of the ear (gently). Sometimes this will allow a little extra space for the water to drain for those of us with small ear canals.
If the hearing impediment continues, you may need to see a doctor (ear, nose, throat personage). It's possible you have a piece of dried skin or other flaky substance preventing the draining process.
I swim nearly every day and always put a couple of drops of rubbing alcohol in afterwards due to similar experiences. Occasionally (rarely) I have to visit the doctor to have mold removed if the blockage gets too severe for a lengthy time period.
Not to fret, my hearing is fine. It's my eyesight that's going.
:rolleyes:
Jim
You may just have a little water trapped in the outer ear canal against the ear drum.
Put the alcohol in (the ear), and lay on your side with the affected ear down against the surface you are laying on. Pull up on the top of the ear (gently). Sometimes this will allow a little extra space for the water to drain for those of us with small ear canals.
If the hearing impediment continues, you may need to see a doctor (ear, nose, throat personage). It's possible you have a piece of dried skin or other flaky substance preventing the draining process.
I swim nearly every day and always put a couple of drops of rubbing alcohol in afterwards due to similar experiences. Occasionally (rarely) I have to visit the doctor to have mold removed if the blockage gets too severe for a lengthy time period.
Not to fret, my hearing is fine. It's my eyesight that's going.
:rolleyes:
Jim
