Tilt your head to the side with the affected ear facing down toward your shoulder. Gently pull or jiggle your earlobe in different directions; this straightens the ear canal, allowing the water to break its surface tension and flow out.
These gravity-based and manual methods are the safest first steps for removing water without external aids.
This technique uses the Eustachian tube (which connects the middle ear to the throat) to push air and potentially dislodge water.
This uses air pressure to pull the water out.
If you cannot remove the water after 2–3 days, or if you experience the following symptoms, see a doctor immediately. You may have developed an infection (Otitis Externa) or a wax impaction.