yes but this should not be done if you are having ear pain or any signs of infection. this should not be used if the person has surgical tubes or has a chance that the eardrum is perforated. rubbing alcohol mixes with water and increases its evaporative rate but it is not a miracle cure for water in the ear canal. gravity will eventually remove trapped water but many times the water is trapped behind a little wax "dam" (often created by using q-tips) and alcohol may not solve the problem. the wax will need to be removed safely by irrigation first. fluid in the middle ear space (the area behind the eardrum) will not be helped by alcohol instilled in the ear canal. many over the counter "swimmer's ear" drops contain a percentage of alcohol (and/or acetic acid - vinegar). any solution. alcohol or not. should be instilled in the ear at body temperature otherwise the person may experience vertigo.
can you use rubbing alcohol to dry out fluid in the ear