Captain Hindsight Posted July 18, 2012 Posted July 18, 2012 Hey gang I got salt in my ear the other day while swimming in the ocean and it is really getting annoying. Plus I worried about getting an infection. Anything I can do at home to get rid of it?
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted July 18, 2012 Posted July 18, 2012 Craniectomy will probably take care of it.
Captain Hindsight Posted July 18, 2012 Author Posted July 18, 2012 Craniectomy will probably take care of it. Hmm could be a bit painful tho.
Optometric Insight Posted July 18, 2012 Posted July 18, 2012 Q-tip? And how can you stand swimming in the ocean? When I go to the beach and risk getting in the water I either a) get water in my eyes and then can't wipe my eye because my hands are wet too or b)step on something; one time I stepped on a sting ray.
NoSaint Posted July 18, 2012 Posted July 18, 2012 Q-tip? And how can you stand swimming in the ocean? When I go to the beach and risk getting in the water I either a) get water in my eyes and then can't wipe my eye because my hands are wet too or b)step on something; one time I stepped on a sting ray. you definitely bring a unique perspective to things around here.
Captain Hindsight Posted July 18, 2012 Author Posted July 18, 2012 Q-tip? And how can you stand swimming in the ocean? When I go to the beach and risk getting in the water I either a) get water in my eyes and then can't wipe my eye because my hands are wet too or b)step on something; one time I stepped on a sting ray. Outside is pretty scary
birdog1960 Posted July 18, 2012 Posted July 18, 2012 Hey gang I got salt in my ear the other day while swimming in the ocean and it is really getting annoying. Plus I worried about getting an infection. Anything I can do at home to get rid of it? most likely you already have an infection. probably not related to salt. see your doc or go to an urgent care and don't use a q tip.
boyst Posted July 18, 2012 Posted July 18, 2012 Saline solution might help flush it, but do not put any pressure on it or attempt to "fix" it yourself.
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted July 18, 2012 Posted July 18, 2012 Hmm could be a bit painful tho. You can take care of the problem or you can stay comfortable and have a head. Your call.
Optometric Insight Posted July 18, 2012 Posted July 18, 2012 you definitely bring a unique perspective to things around here. Yeah, that was my goal when I joined, to bring a new perspective but insight sounded catchier. Outside is pretty scary Have you seen the snakes, mosquitoes, and drivers down here? That's scary.
boyst Posted July 18, 2012 Posted July 18, 2012 I don't know about your ear but I do know this. For cows it cures pink eye. I do it to them.
The Poojer Posted July 18, 2012 Posted July 18, 2012 You may have an infection.... but I would bet you don't have any slugs in there...so you've got that going for you!!
Chef Jim Posted July 18, 2012 Posted July 18, 2012 For cows it cures pink eye. I do it to them. We know...we know.
ExiledInIllinois Posted July 18, 2012 Posted July 18, 2012 Saline solution might help flush it, but do not put any pressure on it or attempt to "fix" it yourself. I don't know if this is bad... But it helps with earwax... Use a little bit of peroxide. I know you aren't supposed to use it uder finger nails... But the ear drains.
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