cross-posted from: https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/1312651

TLDR: To remove by shaking one would need accelerations high as 24g, which can damage the ear. A couple drops of vinegar or alcohol in the ear will lower the surface tension and make the fluid easier to remove

  • teft@startrek.website
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    1 year ago

    I just stick a cotton swab up in there and have it suck up the water. But it doesn’t happen to me very often.

    • GlennMagusHarvey@mander.xyz
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      1 year ago

      Ahh, the good ol’ cotton swab, that they always say not to insert into ear canals yet people do so anyway because that’s what they use it for.