If you were swimming or taking a bath and water got into your ear, try doing one of these things:

Dry your outer ear with a towel or a cloth but don’t stick the fabric into the hearing canal. Tilt your head down or lie on the ear the water is in. Pull the earlobe to straighten the ear canal and let the water get out. If you are doing this standing, you can shake your head a little.
Turn your blow dryer on the lowest setting and blow it toward your ear. Hold it at least a foot away. Use cold air only. Again, pull the earlobe down just a bit and dry the ear for several minutes until you feel the water evaporating.
Tilt your head to the side and push the ear to the palm. Push the palm even harder, creating a vacuum inside the ear. If you do it right, the water will come out in several seconds.
Perform the Valsalva maneuver. Close the mouth and pinch your nostrils with your fingers. Breathe in and then slowly breathe out through the nose. You should hear a slight popping sound, which means the Eustachian tubes have opened. Tilt your head to allow the water to drain from your ear.
❗ Note that you shouldn’t blow your nose too hard, as it can damage your eardrum.

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