i believe you can get ear drops for that sorta thing... was ages ago i had it but head to ur pharmacy and they,ll give ya what you need..

Swimmers ear is an acute infection in the ear canal, caused by water trapped here after swimming. If untreated it can be ongoing and become chronic.

Surfers ear is a chronic condition, caused by repeated, long duration exposure to cold over a long period. Ear canal bones swell in an attempt to protect the delicate inner ear from the cold. The result is a narrowed, even occluded ear canal. Advanced surfers ear requires surgical correction.
As the ear canal narrows, water becomes trapped more easily and therefore swimmers ear may develop more frequently.

If it's been troubling you for a week, it's a good idea to see a doctor, how ever far you have to travel.

Bad thing about it, is it never goes away,
Have dealt with it for the last 10 years
from a lifetime in the water.

Get good earplugs or i use a packet of blue tak every summer
Stop the water entering ear and no infections.

I had a infection and couldnt hear out of my ear for 6 weeks.

Never good when you go for a hearing test and the nurse calls in all the other nurses to 'Have a look at this guys ear'

Prevention is good, but this problem is a inevitable if you are in the water a couple of times a week and want to surf all your life

At least it is a good excuse for dropping in, 'Sorry mate didn't hear ya

Best thing too do is always use some Aqua Ear after your session in the water , readily available from any chemist , sometimes will help a little with a sore ear if it hasnt developed too far into an infection in which case a dose of Amoxillin may be needed .

Isopropyl Alchohol, the same stuff your CD cleaner is made of. Have a look at any eardrops used for swimmers ear, it displaces the water in the ear.

Cheers
Rich

I would travel to a doctor asap. Do not put anything into your ear ^^ in case your ear drum is perforated - you may go permanently deaf or have your hearing damaged. If it is just inflammed, it will make it worse - you'll be in the most unvelievable pain, and then have to travel miles to a doctor.

See my earmare: www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/General/Help-I-cant-hear-Dont-read-at-dinner

Hope you get well real soon.

The drops I use to use contained Isopropyl Alcohol and thats all it said on the label. I've use Iso-Alc extensively in my industry and it smelt the same and tasted the same without any residue left when evaporated.

Here's another link to back it up, but don't hold me liable. (there are many more that contain Iso and Vinegar)

healthfully.com/isopropyl-alcohol-for-dry-ears-6413842.html

If you have any problems with it, don't complain to me as it will be falling on deaf ears. (bit sick, but you know what I mean)

Cheers
Rich