“That little thing was sitting right on your drum,” the doctor said. “Amazing, isn’t it?”

Rapidly push and release your palm, flattening it and cupping it to suck the water out.

Wearing silicone or foam earplugs specifically designed for swimming forms a watertight seal that keeps your ear canals dry. Alternatively, a tight-fitting swim cap pulled down over the ears offers an extra layer of protection. Dry Your Ears Properly