Home Remedies for Swimmer’s Ear

1. White Vinegar

White vinegar is one of the most effective remedies for swimmer’s ear. Its slight acidic nature helps fight the infection by cleansing the ear and removing traces of bacteria.

• Combine equal amounts of white vinegar and rubbing alcohol in a bowl.
• Lie on your side with the infected ear facing up.
• Use a dropper to put 2 or 3 drops of the solution into your ear.
• Wait 5 minutes, then get up and tilt your head to allow the solution to drain out of your ear.
• Repeat this remedy 2 or 3 times a day.
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2. Keep Ear Dry

Be it ear discharge or a severe infection, it is important to keep your ear as dry as possible. Any moisture in the ear will serve as a breeding ground for bacteria. To fight the infection, it is important to keep the growth of bacteria in check.

• After exposure to moisture from swimming or bathing, dry your ears thoroughly with a soft towel or cloth. Tilt your head to the side to help water drain out of your ear canal.
• You can also use a blow dryer to dry your ears. Put the blow dryer on the lowest setting and hold it at least 1 foot away from the ear.
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• To prevent getting water in your ear canals when bathing, coat 2 cotton balls with petroleum jelly and put 1 in each of the outer ears.