Sorry wot did say ?

[jonesy]

im halfway through my open water done all my confined dives just got capern to do next weekend then im let loose on the world.
that is if i can sort out how to unblock my left ear (funny but right one is ok) of water need a quick fix here as only got monday / friday to sort it.
oh forgot to mention my lds not got any ear treatments in stock at mo
any one got any ideas i already earex and it not done a thing

jonesy

[B]

try mixture of half vinegar and half water, lay on side (unblocked one) and leave solution in for a little while whilst moving jaw...

if it does not work, at least those around you will get a cheap laugh..

best of luck with it, many divers have been there done that...

B x

[jonesy]

Thanks B
i will give it a try even if family do laugh

[Andy Phillips]

Olive oil, and no I'm not joking.

Also, bizzare but true, a certain famous and totally deaf dive guide in the Red Sea swears by hot lemon, lots of sugar and water. It shouldn't work, but it does. Failing that, the nurse at the doctors surgary and a quick syringe. Not only does it work, but feels great too.

Andrew

[stewbie]

This may not be a question of water in the outer ear, but rather fluid in the middle ear as a result of not equalising effectively on dives.

I would go and see your GP for an evaluation, as if it is fluid in the middle ear, you will have to let it be reabsorbed before diving. It will also give you a clue as to your equalisation techniques and their effectiveness.

If you don't do this, and have problems, there is a possibility of rupturing your oval window and this can pretty much put your dive career on hold for months, or even permanently.

Also (and this is a personal thing), punctuation in your postings does make you seem so much more professional and less of a kn*b. Try it.

[Scubee]

Originally Posted by stewbie

This may not be a question of water in the outer ear, but rather fluid in the middle ear as a result of not equalising effectively on dives.

I would go and see your GP for an evaluation, as if it is fluid in the middle ear, you will have to let it be reabsorbed before diving. It will also give you a clue as to your equalisation techniques and their effectiveness.

If you don't do this, and have problems, there is a possibility of rupturing your oval window and this can pretty much put your dive career on hold for months, or even permanently.

Also (and this is a personal thing), punctuation in your postings does make you seem so much more professional and less of a kn*b. Try it.

Completely agree.
Olive Oil (but it should be medical grade not sainsbury's special) and all the other remedies are good for keeping water out and drying ears, unless you are absolutely certain that is is simply a bit of water, go to your GP.

There are treatments which are available on prescription which may work better than any of those listed.

If your ear isn't better by the weekend, then you really will have to delay your OW dives until it is.

[Mal Bridgeman]

Originally Posted by stewbie

This may not be a question of water in the outer ear, but rather fluid in the middle ear as a result of not equalising effectively on dives.

I would go and see your GP for an evaluation, as if it is fluid in the middle ear, you will have to let it be reabsorbed before diving. It will also give you a clue as to your equalisation techniques and their effectiveness.

If you don't do this, and have problems, there is a possibility of rupturing your oval window and this can pretty much put your dive career on hold for months, or even permanently.

Good Advice .... when someone says they have water in their ear that won't come out it's almost certanly Middle ear barotrauma, (fluid in the middle ear).....unfortunately this often turns in to an ear infection which is a bit of a pain in more ways than one. Best to go see the Doc who will confirm this. Remember to equalise often when descending *before* any discomfort is felt.


So long as you have no discomfort at the moment then I would recommend performing your ear clearing technique over the next few days since that will help clear the ear and improve your technique too.

If in any discomfort or doubt then consult your doc.

Originally Posted by stewbie

Also (and this is a personal thing), punctuation in your postings does make you seem so much more professional and less of a kn*b. Try it.

Bit OTT, I think.
Mal

[stewbie]

Originally Posted by Mal Bridgeman

Bit OTT, I think.

Yeah - apologies - bad morning!

[jonesy]

hi guys
went to emergency clinic after work just to be safe.
doc says no infection use olive oil and if that dont shift it then they will contact local gp to book me in to have my ear syringed.
so hopefully i can finish my course

thanks for all the addvice
jonesy

[JasonP]

Originally Posted by Mal Bridgeman

Good Advice .... when someone says they have water in their ear that won't come out it's almost certanly Middle ear barotrauma, (fluid in the middle ear).....unfortunately this often turns in to an ear infection which is a bit of a pain in more ways than one. Best to go see the Doc who will confirm this. Remember to equalise often when descending *before* any discomfort is felt.

Can just be a build up of ear wax. I had it on holiday last year. Had to have my ear syringed. Big lump came out the size of a peanut. It was marvellous. It was a bit sore and the doctor made me promise not to go diving for a couple of days, though obviously in my book that included the day I'd had it done as Day 1.

They gave me eardrops in case on infection, but didn't have any problems,

Jason