Prevention Strategies

If you are dealing with a stubborn blockage, you need to use targeted, safe techniques to draw the fluid out without damaging your ear canal. The Best Physical Methods to Drain Trapped Water

Earwax can act like a sponge; once it gets wet, it expands and creates a vacuum that traps moisture against the eardrum [5.1, 5.15]. Surface Tension:

Cup your palm tightly over your ear. Push and pull gently to create a suction effect. The Blow Dryer: Set a hair dryer to the lowest, coolest setting