Let’s talk about why this happens, how to fix it safely, and when you actually need to see a doctor. That blocked feeling usually comes down to one of two things:
There’s nothing quite like the refreshing feeling of a summer swim—until you get out of the pool and feel like you’ve stuffed a cotton ball halfway down your ear canal. blocked ear after swimming
This is the most common cause. When you swim, water can get trapped in your ear canal. Because the canal is narrow and curved, surface tension can hold the water in place like a plug. It feels full, sloshy, and sounds are muted. Let’s talk about why this happens, how to