Managing your earwax is a crucial part of looking after your hearing health, but how many times have you reached for a cotton swab to clear out earwax? You’re not the only one!
You deserve to know the best practices for looking after your ears, and safe, effective and comfortable earwax removal is one that’s often overlooked. To understand the importance of ear cleaning that won’t do undue damage to your ears, read on.
The Dos and Don’ts of Earwax Removal
Avoid Cotton Swabs: You’ve more than likely heard this one before, but cotton swabs can do more harm than good.
With no way to see what you’re doing and nothing on the cotton swab to catch the earwax, the wax could be pushed deeper into your ear canal and potentially cause damage to your eardrum, as well as earwax impaction.
Look for Over-the-Counter Solutions: Earwax removal drops are available at most pharmacies and typically made of safe materials like mineral oils, saline solutions or hydrogen peroxide. These materials soften the earwax and allow for painless removal of even stubborn earwax.
When using these drops, tilt your head to let the solution drop into your ear canal. Always follow the instructions for safe and effective use!
Let the solution work for a few minutes to soften up the wax in your ear, then tilt your head to the opposite side and let the softened earwax and remaining solution drain out. Repeat for the other ear if needed.
External Ear Cleaning at Home: You can also use a warm, damp cloth to gently wipe your outer ear and remove residual wax from the shell of your ear. Do not insert the cloth into your ear canal.
Professional Ear Cleaning Help: If you’re experiencing discomfort, dizziness, earaches or sudden hearing loss and believe excess earwax is to blame, hearing care professional can help you determine the issue. Self-diagnosis and treatment at home can help, but sometimes it’s worth it to get a professional’s guidance.
Safe and Effective Earwax Removal at Nanaimo Hearing Clinic
If your earwax is starting to bother you more intensely than before, a professional ear cleaning can help remove excess wax and return your hearing to its previous levels. As your local ear cleaning experts, we can work with you to clean your ears in the best way for your personal comfort and needs.
With our Earigator irrigation system, we gently flush your ear with warm water to loosen earwax and allow it to naturally fall out of your ear. For more stubborn impactions, or if you cannot have water in your ear for medical reasons, we have alternative treatment options to remove your earwax.
Simply request a callback to get started with an ear cleaning appointment today. You can also visit our website to explore our services and book an appointment.
Don’t want to wait? Call us at 250-585-4100 for a more immediate conversation.
