Comments on: Swimming with Ear Tubes

By: Cameron

Cameron — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 00:05:00 +0000

Thinking Macks are significantly cheaper, one time use only. Putty buddies are sold in one pair only, not sure if you can reuse.

By: Cameron

Cameron — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 00:03:00 +0000

I haven’t tried Cathy’s suggestion (Puddy Buddies and band). Macks are the best so far sometimes I have to change and replace mid work out.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 23:53:00 +0000

I’m also an adult with PE tubes in both ears. It is very depressing for me as I love to swim. Need to find ear plugs that will work. I get an annual ear infection anytime I get water in my ear.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 19:28:00 +0000

Have you tried Ear Band-It and Putty Buddies? I use them for my son and they are so much easier to use than Mack plugs. The head band is very helpful in preventing water in and plugs out. http://www.earbandit.com/go2/swimming_headband_earband_earplugs_ear_plugs_home_page.cfm

By: Cameron

Cameron — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 20:08:00 +0000

I feel like m the only adult with a PE tube. I m also a swimmer. It is flip turns that I have a problem with. I use Mack wax plugs and a cap, but still I get water into my ear, and then deal with drainage issues (and hearing loss) until the fluid goes away, It’s a pin and I’d love solutions.