How to Clean My Ears of Earwax

Earwax buildup can be very uncomfortable. On occasion, some individuals have more than the average amount of buildup, and a cotton swab pushes the wax further into the ear canal. In these cases, it's important to use more durable options to flush ears of earwax.

Things You'll Need

• Over-the-counter ear cleaner
• Rubber ear syringe
• Cotton swab
• Ear powder

Instructions

1. See your physician. In some cases, excessive wax buildup can cause harm to ears. The doctor should be able to remove all of your earwax with sharp-edged tools that aren't safe for individuals to use on their own ears. The doctor may also flush out your ear. He may prescribe an antibiotic if it seems your earwax is due to infection.

2. Remove earwax with ear cleaner. Over-the-counter ear cleaners can be found in most drugstores. To properly clean out all earwax, you'll need ear cleaner and a rubber ear syringe with a ball tip. Insert the ear cleaner's recommended amount of product. This will break down all of the wax so that you can easily remove the wax mixed within the medication, using an ear syringe.

3. Eliminate moisture. Any moisture within your ears allows wax to grow. Remove all moisture from your ears after showers and after cleansing them with an ear cleaner. This can easily be done using ear powder. It's much like baby powder and absorbs moisture. Sprinkle some of the ear powder into your ear and let it absorb all of the water. It will then flake out as powder, leaving your ears dry.

Tips & Warnings

• Always consult your physician before treating your ears.

References

• Earwax

Resources

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