Bacteria in the trapped water causes the ear canal to swell.
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Water stuck in ear for days: how to get rid of it? Tips and remedies - Amplifon Bacteria in the trapped water causes the ear canal to swell
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Before we dive into the solutions, it helps to understand the anatomy of the ear. The ear canal is not a straight tube; it has a slight S-curve. Water can get trapped behind a narrowing in the canal or against the eardrum.