Ear clogged with seawater after swimming in Batumi — see an ENT doctor or will it clear on its own?

One traveler asked where to find an ENT specialist for a friend whose ear had been clogged with seawater for two days without improvement.

After swimming, one person's husband had a clogged ear for 2 days with no pain — she asked whether a doctor visit was necessary.

Another chat member replied that if there's no pain, there's no inflammation, and the ear should return to normal within a couple of days on its own.

One person suggested a home remedy: use decongestant nasal drops and lie on the side with the clogged ear so the drops flow through the nasal passage — said it helped their mother.