Ouchy! Swimmers Ear....

[Ming the Merciless]

Flipping uncomfortable!

Ear canals mostly closed-up due to swelling. Very sore and slight fever. Probable cause over-judicious usage of cotton buds to dry/clean ears.
Have vinegar spray to ease discomfort but it's like going-around with ears full of water all the time and causes a lack of hearing!.
Paracetamol/Ibuprofen helps the pain and swelling.
Overall a bit disorientating!

So be careful with cotton buds, wet ears and any soreness....I may live!

Cotton buds can no longer be sold as of today

 

[Milkfloat]

Cotton buds can no longer be sold as of today

Only plastic ones.

 

[vickster]

Cotton buds can no longer be sold as of today

Plastic stemmed ones, paper ones still ok iirc
Plastic straw ban in England comes into force https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-54366461

 

[oldwheels]

Regular or Extra-Virgin?

Almond Oil which you can get in small bottles from a pharmacy is good.

 

[Andy_R]

As my old granny used to say..."The only thing you should put in your ear, is your own elbow"

 

[Trickedem]

I get waxed up ears every now and then. I use Otex ear drops for a few days, then a meat baster with warm water to self syringe the ears. Very satisfying when pea sized lumps of wax come out and I can hear again.

 

[Stephenite]

Epiotic excellent ear cleanser
"Epiotic has now been improved, giving a greater ability to dissolve grease and debris, with a pH of 7.6
Shake well before use. Turn the white nozzle to open the bottle and then apply to the ear canal. Gently rub the base of the ear and then wipe the interior of the ear with a swab moistened with Epi-otic.
Contains salicylic acid, lactic acid and chitosanide."
Superb

Have you tried this yourself? I googled epiotic and its only for cats and dogs it seems.

 

[PK99]

Flipping uncomfortable!

Ear canals mostly closed-up due to swelling. Very sore and slight fever. Probable cause over-judicious usage of cotton buds to dry/clean ears.
Have vinegar spray to ease discomfort but it's like going-around with ears full of water all the time and causes a lack of hearing!.
Paracetamol/Ibuprofen helps the pain and swelling.
Overall a bit disorientating!

So be careful with cotton buds, wet ears and any soreness....I may live!

Never insert anthing in your ear smaller than your elbow

 

[Salty seadog]

Flipping uncomfortable!

Ear canals mostly closed-up due to swelling. Very sore and slight fever. Probable cause over-judicious usage of cotton buds to dry/clean ears.
Have vinegar spray to ease discomfort but it's like going-around with ears full of water all the time and causes a lack of hearing!.
Paracetamol/Ibuprofen helps the pain and swelling.
Overall a bit disorientating!

So be careful with cotton buds, wet ears and any soreness....I may live!

Hang in there brother.


Hang in there brother.....

 

[screenman]

Around here it is private only at a cost of £80, well worth it if they need doing.

 

[Notafettler]

Have you tried this yourself? I googled epiotic and its only for cats and dogs it seems.

Cats and dogs?
Are you sure?
I thought it was just for dogs.
Anyway mister pedantic it works on Spaniels so I will be good for people...... that's not advice!!

 

[Globalti]

I used to get my ears syringed at the hospital, it was always a good excuse for a bit of smutty innuendo with the nurses.

 

[Lullabelle]

Regular or Extra-Virgin?

Regular

 

[Lullabelle]

I used to get my ears syringed at the hospital, it was always a good excuse for a bit of smutty innuendo with the nurses.

I have to go every 4 months but with Covid going on appointments have been cancelled

 

[Fab Foodie]

Regular

Phew...bit cheaper ;-)