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Earwax - Removal of Impacted Earwax |
Ear wax is one of the body’s defense systems. It
protects the ear canal, it stops dust and dirt and it
helps to reduce bacteria growth. A build up of ear wax
will cause decreased hearing.
Your ears are delicate and can be damaged easily. No not
use cotton swabs, bobby pins or paper clips to try and
remove ear wax. |
Important:
- Do not flush your ears if
you have had a prior eardrum perforation or ear
surgery without the approval of your provider.
- If you are concerned that
you may have an ear infection, do not flush your
ears.
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Prior to making an appointment with the doctor, try the
following home treatment to remove the ear wax build up. |
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Self-Care: |
- Soften ear wax by putting a few drops of olive
oil, mineral oil, baby oil or glycerin with an
eyedropper into the affected ear. Lay with the ear
up for 10-15 minutes. Do this twice a day for
several days. It is helpful to warm the oil in a cup
of hot tap water. NEVER warm in a microwave oven.
- Another option is to purchase ear waxy softener
over the counter. Ask your pharmacist to show you
the available products.
- Using a bulb syringe (which you can purchase in
pharmacy departments) squirt warm water into your
ear.
To do this, sit in a chair; with your opposite
hand, pull the top of your ear up; gently squirt the
warm water into the ear canal; turn your head to
drain the water out in a bowl or towel. You may need
to repeat this several times before the wax is
loosed and falls out.
- If either or all of the above do not work and/or
you are still having problems, please call Boynton
Health Service's appointment line at 612-625-3222 to
schedule an appointment.
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