How To Safely Treat Earwax Buildup
No one really likes earwax. If you produce too much of it, it can be a gross sight, and for others, a buildup of earwax might cause some difficulty in hearing. Because it has settled inside of the inner ear, audio vibrations can't effectively move through the mass, resulting in a cloudy or unclear sound. It may sound as though you're listening to someone speak through a pillow or closed door. Besides the effects on hearing, earwax buildup could also affect ear health.
Because earwax works to keep particles of bacteria and other dangerous infections from entering your ear, if it can't do its job, then that's infectious material entering your ear. A buildup of wax keeps the new and healthy wax from collecting that bacteria. To ensure your ears are as healthy as possible, consider these ways to, and not to, treat earwax buildup.
Removal With A Curet Or Suction
The best way to remove earwax buildup is to see a doctor, as they can provide earwax removal with a curet or through suction. These options are safe and don't damage the patient's ear in the process. In some cases, the doctor might use a curet. This curved instrument can carefully access the blockage in the ear and strip away the unnecessary earwax. The process may be slow depending on how significant the buildup of wax is.
Another method a doctor may choose to implement is micro-suctioning. In this method, a doctor has a device that does just as its name suggests. With a camera mounted on it, that doctor can see exactly what they're doing while they're inside the patient's ear, which makes the process considerably safer than other treatments. The instrument is used to suck away the earwax until the inner ear is left clean and unblocked. The technique as a whole is safe, comfortable, and easy. There's also no risk of perforations as might be observed during other treatments. Lastly, there isn't a mess left behind since there's no water used to clean out the ear.
Keep reading to learn about the next safe treatment option for earwax buildup.
Use Of Bulb Syringe With Warm Water
At times, if you feel as though your ears are clogged, it may be because the wax inside has hardened. If that's the case, the new wax your ear is producing cannot effectively push the old wax out of the ear. Hence, a buildup of earwax is formed. An easy and safe method to help your ears with their own cleaning process is the use of bulb syringe with warm water. By laying down on your side, you can take the syringe and carefully apply warm water within your ear. You should have a towel nearby to help with any drips that may occur, as well as to clean up the mess.
You should also do what you can to make sure you don't touch the bulb or syringe to your ear, especially your inner ear. Since it takes time for the wax to soften, lay on your side for a few minutes with the water in your ear. Afterward, rinse the water out and dry your ear with a soft towel.
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