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How to remove lumpy earwax
1. Ear irrigation
2. Visit an ENT specialist
3. Use ear drops
4. Use a wet cloth
5. Use earwax softening agents
6. Avoid using cotton buds
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Earwax is not always bad, it actually has a protective function
ear
.But sometimes too much wax in the ear can be quite annoying.Here are some ways to get rid of it
earwax
which is lumpy.
The ears all the time produce dirt or what is called cerumen.Quoting Harvard Health Publishing, earwax actually acts as a natural cleaner that helps remove dead skin cells, dust and dirt from the ear canal.
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Apart from that, cerumen also has antibacterial and antifungal properties which protect the ears from infection.
How to remove lumpy earwax
Sometimes too much wax in the ear can be quite annoying too.Starting from ordinary itching to the most severe, hearing loss.The situation gets worse when the earwax has clotted so that it is quite difficult to remove.
Summarizing from various sources, here are several ways to remove clotted earwax safely so as not to damage the function of the ear.
1. Ear irrigation
One way to remove earwax is by irrigation.Launch
Cleveland Clinic
, this method is done by using a special syringe to rinse the ear canal using warm water or saline solution.
It is best to soften the earwax first with a wax softener (
cerumenolytic
) so that the irrigation process runs smoothly and is painless.
2. Visit an ENT specialist
If the earwax has hardened and is difficult to remove on its own, the best step is to visit an ENT doctor.
Usually, the doctor will use special tools, such as an earwax spoon, forceps, suction device, or irrigation method to remove the wax safely and quickly.This procedure usually only takes a few minutes.
3. Use ear drops
There are many ear drops that are sold freely in pharmacies.These drops can help soften earwax, making it easier to come out naturally.
These products usually contain mineral oil or other softening ingredients.For use, you should follow the instructions on the packaging.
4. Use a wet cloth
After showering or washing your face, you can use a soft, wet cloth to clean the outside of your ears.
To do this, cover your finger with a wet cloth and then gently rub the outside of your ear to help remove the dirt that has started to come out.This method is safe and helps facilitate the natural migration of earwax.
5. Use earwax softening agents
Softening agents such as mineral oil or a 3 percent hydrogen peroxide solution can be used to soften lumpy earwax.
Put a drop or two into the ear, let it sit for a few minutes, then tilt your head so the fluid and dirt come out easily.This method is effective for dirt that is not too hard.
6. Avoid use
cotton buds
Lastly, no matter how small the lump of earwax is, you should not use it
cotton buds
.Usage
cotton buds
It can actually push dirt deeper into the ear canal.
This certainly risks injuring the eardrum.It’s best to avoid this method to maintain ear health and safety.
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