Earwax removal

Earwax buildup may not be considered a serious problem, but it is a problem that may cause inconvenience to the patient, so we provide you with earwax removal methods and other important details that we present to you in the following article.

How to remove earwax at home

The presence of earwax in the ear is normal and plays a role in defending the body by preventing dirt from entering the ear.

Often the individual needs to remove the earwax that is visible in the outer part of the ear only and not try to remove the inner wax through the use of cotton buds or other things that may lead to pushing the wax deeper into the ear and collecting it, leading to its accumulation. 

This may adversely affect the eardrum and other internal parts.

But if you suffer from excessive wax buildup and want to get rid of it, there are some ways that may help you to remove earwax safely at home, including the following:

1. Soften the wax

You can get earwax softening drops from Adam's pharmacy without a prescription, and often These drops are a useful solution for removing earwax at home.

Wax softening drops may contain the following substances:

• Mineral oils.
• baby oil.
• glycerine.
• peroxide.
• Hydrogen peroxide.
• Brine.
• These drops are used by placing some drops in the ear and then waiting for a certain period of time and then rinsing the ear, but it is recommended to read the instructions on the package or contact your doctor before using them.

2. Ear Irrigation

You can remove earwax at home by filling a syringe with saline or plain water, then gently irrigating the ear with the liquid, being careful to tilt your head against the drain path. When finished, tilt your head in the other direction to easily drain the liquid.

Ensure that the temperature of the water used in the syringe is moderate to avoid any negative effects such as dizziness if it is cold or burning if the water is hot.

You will get better results if you use Otosan spray to soften the earwax a day or two before this procedure.

Despite the effectiveness of this method, the patient should avoid it in the following cases:

• Perforation of the eardrum.
• Having diabetes.
• Weakened immune system.

Wrong ways to remove earwax 

Avoid trying unsafe ways to remove earwax at home, including the following:

1. Small tools

Avoid using hairpins, keys, or pen caps to remove earwax for fear of injuring the ear or pushing the wax in.

2. Cotton

swabs Cotton swabs may seem a safe way to remove earwax, but they may lead to a number of damages, including:

• Pushing earwax into the ear.
• The process of removing earwax naturally slows down.
• eardrum damage
• A piece of cotton may get stuck inside the ear.

3. Ear Candles

In this method, a conical piece of paper or cloth is used and its tip is placed in the ear canal and then ignited with fire to collect the wax inside the piece, but in fact this method has many drawbacks and risks, such as burning the skin, perforation in the eardrum, or bleeding.