How can I clean the ear wax?!
Question: How can I clean the ear wax!?
It is around the ear canal fully, I can't use any cotton pick to clean it, and it is dry, I tried the ear wax remover, the ear wax still dry, it didn't work!. can I drop some olive oil several times in a day, let it become liquid, then remove it, and if u have any better ideas, just let me know!.
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Earwax (cerumen) is part of your body's natural defenses!. It protects your ear canal by trapping dirt and slowing the growth of bacteria!.
At times, however, too much earwax may accumulate and become too hard to wash away naturally, resulting in earwax blockage!.
It's not known why some people experience earwax blockage more often and why earwax blockage often occurs in only one ear!. If earwax blockage becomes a problem, you or your doctor can take steps to remove the wax safely!.
If your eardrum does not contain a tube or have a hole in it, these self-care measures may help you remove excess earwax that's blocking your ear canal:
Soften the wax!. Use an eyedropper to apply a few drops of baby oil, mineral oil, glycerin or hydrogen peroxide in your ear canal twice a day for no more than four to five days!. This will soften the wax!.
Use warm water!. After a day or two when the wax is softened, use a rubber-bulb syringe to gently squirt warm water into your ear canal!. Tilt your head and pull your outer ear up and back to straighten your ear canal!. When finished irrigating, tip your head to the side to let the water drain out!.
Dry your inner ear!. When finished, dry your outer ear with a towel or a hand-held hair dryer!. Dry your ear canal by applying one full eyedropper of rubbing alcohol, then tip your head to the side to drain the alcohol!. However, do this only if your doctor advises it!. If you have a hole in your eardrum or a sore in your ear canal, the alcohol can be painful and may even damage the inner ear, affecting your hearing and balance!.
You may need to repeat this wax-softening and irrigation procedure several times before the excess earwax falls out!. However, the softening agents may only loosen the outer layers of the wax!. If your symptoms don't improve after a few treatments, see your doctor!.
Earwax removal kits available in stores also can be effective at removing wax buildup!. If you're unsure which one is right for you, ask your doctor for advice on how to properly use other earwax-removal methods!.
Don't try to dig it out
Never attempt to dig out excessive or hardened earwax with items such as a paper clip, a cotton swab or a hairpin!. You may push the wax farther into your ear and cause serious damage to the lining of your ear canal and even to your eardrum!.-
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At times, however, too much earwax may accumulate and become too hard to wash away naturally, resulting in earwax blockage!.
It's not known why some people experience earwax blockage more often and why earwax blockage often occurs in only one ear!. If earwax blockage becomes a problem, you or your doctor can take steps to remove the wax safely!.
If your eardrum does not contain a tube or have a hole in it, these self-care measures may help you remove excess earwax that's blocking your ear canal:
Soften the wax!. Use an eyedropper to apply a few drops of baby oil, mineral oil, glycerin or hydrogen peroxide in your ear canal twice a day for no more than four to five days!. This will soften the wax!.
Use warm water!. After a day or two when the wax is softened, use a rubber-bulb syringe to gently squirt warm water into your ear canal!. Tilt your head and pull your outer ear up and back to straighten your ear canal!. When finished irrigating, tip your head to the side to let the water drain out!.
Dry your inner ear!. When finished, dry your outer ear with a towel or a hand-held hair dryer!. Dry your ear canal by applying one full eyedropper of rubbing alcohol, then tip your head to the side to drain the alcohol!. However, do this only if your doctor advises it!. If you have a hole in your eardrum or a sore in your ear canal, the alcohol can be painful and may even damage the inner ear, affecting your hearing and balance!.
You may need to repeat this wax-softening and irrigation procedure several times before the excess earwax falls out!. However, the softening agents may only loosen the outer layers of the wax!. If your symptoms don't improve after a few treatments, see your doctor!.
Earwax removal kits available in stores also can be effective at removing wax buildup!. If you're unsure which one is right for you, ask your doctor for advice on how to properly use other earwax-removal methods!.
Don't try to dig it out
Never attempt to dig out excessive or hardened earwax with items such as a paper clip, a cotton swab or a hairpin!. You may push the wax farther into your ear and cause serious damage to the lining of your ear canal and even to your eardrum!.-
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My doctor told me cotton swabs should never be put in your ears!. I would see a doc and ask for some help!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
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