Ear congestion after swimming

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Asked for Male, 37 Years

It's been two days after swimming still I have air locked in my right ear. Please help. I tried drying up the ears but of no use

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Dr. Richa Mina

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 20 yrs exp Gurgaon

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at times due to diving, either the eustachian tube gets blocked or ear gets infected you've to get the ear checked and take proper medication according to the diagnosis made by ENT specialist

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get ear examined

Health Tips

avoid under water swimming till the problem is resolved. don't force clean your ear it could cause injury

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Dr. Shweta Nangia Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist 7 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shweta Nangia

Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist 7 yrs exp Delhi

There are many reasons for feeling of obstruction in the ear following swimming. Please visit a doctor closely for confirmation of diagnosis and further management.