How do you sleep with swimmers ear?

If you have swimmer’s ear, here are some tips to help make it easier to fall asleep:

- Use earplugs. This can help shield your ear canal from further irritation caused by water or debris.

- Place a warm compress on your ear. Doing so can help reduce inflammation and ease the discomfort of swimmer's ear. Make sure to protect your skin by wrapping the heating pad or hot water bottle in a towel before applying it to your ear.

- Prop up your head with pillows. This helps promote drainage from your ear and helps to reduce pressure in your ear canal.

- Take over-the-counter pain relievers, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, can help reduce pain associated with swimmer's ear.

- Avoid swimming or getting your ear wet. It's crucial to avoid contact with water to allow the ear canal to heal. Use earplugs or a swimmer's ear band when taking a bath or shower to prevent water from getting into the affected ear.

- If your symptoms are severe or do not improve within a few days, it is essential to see a doctor for further evaluation and treatment.

Additional tips:

- To prevent swimmer’s ear, dry your ears thoroughly after swimming or bathing.

- Avoid using cotton swabs to clean your ears.

- Use earplugs if swimming in polluted or dirty water.