Why and how does water get trapped in your ear and why is it sometimes difficult to get the water out?

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Why and how does water get trapped in your ear and why is it sometimes difficult to get the water out?

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Pro-tip: I have tiny ear canals and constantly get water stuck in my ears. It often causes gross infections. I tilt my head so my ear is facing down and push a piece of floss into my ear. The water grabs onto the floss and runs out!