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Did any of you here ever experience troubles with your ears while underwater? Did you ever encounter constant equalizing or a dose of water left in your ears after every dive? I really dont feel comfortable feeling the water inside my ears just like when i was a kid whenever i go swimming. *Ouch
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i acquire the same problem everytime and i use swimmer's ear drops when diving because water can most likely infect my ears if i don't do anything about it. and perhaps you can try making your own ear drops using white vinegar and rubbing alcohol (50-50 ratio). place a few drops of the solution in each ear then shake them out. they say alcohol keeps your ears dry while the vinegar prevents any infection that might grow inside your ear. il get more tips and inform you soon!
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blued
Surface-air Diver
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yeah, i do bring ear drops for swimmers/divers every time i go diving. really helps de-clog the ears. you should get one of those!
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Did any of you here ever experience troubles with your ears while underwater? Did you ever encounter constant equalizing or a dose of water left in your ears after every dive? I really don't feel comfortable feeling the water inside my ears just like when i was a kid whenever i go swimming. *Ouch
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I think this is normal after a long time under the water, because it gives a lot of pressure to the ears. Ear drops will help you with this problem. 
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blued
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dawson_dude posted the following on Tuesday 18th September 2007
Did any of you here ever experience troubles with your ears while underwater? Did you ever encounter constant equalizing or a dose of water left in your ears after every dive? I really dont feel comfortable feeling the water inside my ears just like when i was a kid whenever i go swimming. *Ouch
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i hope you had solved this problem already, dawson_dude! ear drops are available in drug stores and/or swimwear stores!
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scubaman
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There are also "ear dryers" available on the market. I used one once. It was pretty cool.
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what's up with those ear dryers? i honestly do not know what's in it but i've heard good comments about it & its effects.. They say it works well for treating & preventing ear problems because it's really good in drying the ear canal.
Is it expensive? Most swimmers/divers are using that now.
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You might have a bit of a squeeze, or reverse squeeze going on. As you
descend, the pressure increases and builds against your ear
drum/sinuses. When you ascend, the air expands in those spaces. 
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scubaman
Surface-air Diver
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They run about $80 U.S. Dollars , and do the following:
- Designed by an Ear, Nose and Throat Doctor to safely and effectively dry the outer ear canal.
- Eliminates the need for ear drying drops or unsafe cotton swabs.
- Is recommended for use after bathing, showering, washing hair, water sports or other water-related activities.
- Provides an easy, efficient and a safe way to dry excess water/moisture in the outer ear canal.
- Helps prevent swimmer's ear (otitis externa) by eliminated water/moisture that aids in the growth of bacteria and fungi.
- Helps remove moisture buildup behind hearing aids, providing a more secure fit. (Can be used as often as required).
- Hope this helped...m
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I've been reading your suggestions. And perhaps i'd go for those ear dryers for my next scuba diving. thanks to all who posted their suggestions.. They sound really safe to use, won't make me miss out another scuba diving adventure because of ear infections!! 
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