How to clean your ears safely
Contents
2.Why do you need to remove earwax?
3.Tips for cleaning your ears safely
3.1Do not use any small objects to clean the ears
3.2Ask the doctor to remove excessive earwax buildup
3.4Avoid using ear cleaning equipment such as candles, picks, or screw tools
3.5Try a disposable ear rinse syringe
A common misconception people have about safely cleaning their ears is that they should use cotton swabs to remove earwax. However, most cotton swab packages even state that the product is not suitable for removing ear wax. The doctor advises never to put anything smaller than the elbow into the ear, which will disqualify the cotton swab. If you cannot safely clean your ears with a cotton swab or earwax softener, how should you clean your ears safely? Let us first look at the uses of earwax, and then discover why someone needs to remove earwax.
The purpose of earwax
Earwax helps keep your ears lubricated and prevents water from entering the ear canal. It also helps prevent dust and bacteria from entering your ears. Over time, earwax will naturally loosen and fall off from the ears. Therefore, under normal circumstances, it is not necessary to clean the ears regularly and safely. Most people do not have to worry about removing earwax.
Why do you need to remove earwax?
If there is too much earwax, also called impaction, some people may need to remove earwax. Impaction occurs in people who use earplugs frequently, wear hearing aids every day, wear earplugs every night, or whose earwax accumulates faster than ordinary people. Earwax accumulation can affect hearing and cause pain, so it is important to remove earwax in a safe and effective way. Here are some tips on how to clean your ears safely and use earwax softener or disposable ear flushing syringes.
Tips for cleaning your ears safely
Do not use any small objects to clean the ears
As we mentioned before, doctors recommend not to use anything smaller than the elbow to clean the ears. The reason behind this is that small objects, even semi-soft objects such as cotton swabs, can easily puncture your eardrums. The eardrums are easily punctured because only a thin layer of skin can protect them.
Ask the doctor to remove excessive earwax buildup
The safest way to remove earwax is to ask a doctor to do it. Medical professionals know the safest way to clean their ears, and they have the right wax softener or disposable ear flushing syringes to help them do this. In addition, if you have any questions about future ear accumulation or health issues, you can ask them during the appointment.
Use earwax softener
A common way to safely clean your ears is to use earwax softeners. You can purchase an earwax softener kit that includes a disposable ear flushing syringe at your local pharmacy. The kit usually uses an oil or hydrogen peroxide to soften the wax. Follow the instructions on the package to soften and remove earwax. If you have any questions about which earwax softener you should use, please consult your doctor.
Avoid using ear cleaning equipment such as candles, picks, or screw tools
When you search for "earwax removal tools" online, you will find many of these tools claim to be safe to clean your ears. However, using them in your ears can be dangerous. Remember, nothing put in the ear should be smaller than the elbow. Tools such as earplugs or screw tools may accidentally pierce your eardrum and cause permanent hearing loss. Similarly, ear candles can cause problems with ear health. Ear candles may leave more earwax in your ears, making the problem worse. Ear candles are also a fire hazard. So please go to a regular hospital to use earwax softener or a disposable ear flushing syringe to clean your ears safely.
Try a disposable ear rinse syringe
The basic idea of a disposable ear flushing syringe is to use it in combination with an ear wax softener. First, use earwax softener. After that, fill the syringe with warm water or saline solution and rinse off excess earwax. For everyone with earwax accumulation, syringes are not the right method, so be sure to ask your doctor if you should use disposable ear flushing syringes to clean your ears safely. If you have earache, tinnitus, or hearing problems, it may be that earwax has accumulated in your ears. If you need help cleaning your ears or have any questions about the health of your ears, please arrange to see a doctor for earwax removal.
Although earwax may not look attractive, it is your body's natural defense mechanism, which lubricates the ear canal and prevents harmful debris and bacteria from entering the ear. If you experience any earache, hearing difficulties, or a feeling of fullness in your ears, there may be a buildup of earwax in your ear canal. Today there are many high-quality ear cleaning equipment to choose from, and EK produces feature-rich and advanced disposable ear flushing syringes. There are more mid-priced high-quality surgical gloves waiting for your consultation.
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