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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Ear canals come in different shapes and sizes. My left one is relatively “normal” so the water drains naturally as it should. My right one has a large downward “dip” in it, so water doesn’t drain as well. A few drops of a 50/50 mix of vinegar (acetic acid) and rubbing alcohol ( isopropyl or ethyl, whatever you can get), are less dense than water and therefore evaporate quickly), will displace the water and dry the ear canal. Source: pharmacist, biochem major, and former competitive swimmer