Cleaning ear wax

Should I clean my ears of wax?

Normally, you will not need to clean your ear of wax, as wax is important and is produced to protect the ear from foreign bodies entering it, such as dust and dirt. The ear usually cleans itself on its own, but sometimes it may Excessive wax builds up in the ear, causing a blockage In the eardrum area, annoying symptoms appear, which may require ear cleaning.

Other times, it may The wax may not have clogged the ear, but it can be annoying For you, in this case you can follow some home methods to clean your ear.

How do I clean wax from my ears?

There are many Easy home methods Which you can follow to clean your ears if necessary, including:

Use of oils

There are many oils that can be used to clean the ear if you do not suffer from any problems, including:

• Baby oil.
• Mineral oil.
• Almond oil.
• Peanut oil.
• eucalyptus oil.

You can use these oils through: Follow the following steps:

1. Put 1-2 drops of oil in the ear that you want to clean, and you should tilt your head so that this ear is facing upward.
2. Wait several minutes in this position.
3. Tilt your head in the opposite direction to get rid of the oil.

Ear drops

There are many drops for the ears, which You can buy it from pharmacies Without the need for a prescription, these drops usually contain: Solutions that help soften earwax To make it easier to get rid of.

Ear drops are usually used by placing 5-10 drops in the ear, twice daily, for several days until the excess wax is removed.

Ear bulb syringe

Bulb Syringe is An injection in which you can put warm water, and place it in the ear, to drain it and get rid of the wax. But you must be careful and do it gently, and you should avoid this method if you suffer from ear problems.

What about cotton swabs?

Although it is common for people to use cotton swabs to clean the ear, in reality... It is wrong to remove wax with these sticks; It may cause the following problems:

1. It may push wax into the ear; Which makes it more difficult to get it out.
2. It may cause perforation of the eardrum if it is pushed excessively.
3. It may cause scratching of the ear canal, which may cause bacteria to enter through the skin and cause infection.

Do I need to visit a doctor?

You may need See a doctor if your ears are clogged due to excess wax To treat the blockage in the appropriate way, and you can infer this by The following symptoms:

• Feeling of ear full of wax.
• Hearing impairment.
• Feeling pain in the ear.

The previous symptoms may also indicate infection ear infection, This requires special medical treatment, and the previous symptoms in this case are accompanied by fluid coming out of the ear.