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cross-posted from: https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/1312651

TLDR: To remove by shaking one would need accelerations high as 24g, which can damage the ear. A couple drops of vinegar or alcohol in the ear will lower the surface tension and make the fluid easier to remove

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago

Thanks, will pop a wee dropper bottle in my swim bag and give this a shot.

If you stumble upon an article explaining how to reverse 40yrs of brain damage from post swimming head shaking pls let us know :)