Most people use cotton buds, tweezers, hairpins, and toothpicks to clean the earwax, which can damage the eardrum.
According to a study published in the Journal of Otolaryngology (Neck and Brain Surgery), according to the report of the American broadcasting organization "CNN", you should not put anything smaller than your finger in the ear.
Cotton buds, hairpins, keys and toothpicks, and many other items are used to remove earwax, which can cause eardrum rupture, bleeding, and temporary hearing loss. Capacity may also be affected.
Earwax is a natural substance from our body that plays a very important role in the health and safety of the ear. Dust enters our ear and turns into airwax, which prevents the dust from entering further.
When we speak or chew something, the earwax slowly slips on the skin inside the ear and moves towards the outer opening, usually the wax dries there and comes out on its own.
Ear problems occur when we do not clean our ears properly which results in earwax blocking the ear canal which can lead to hearing problems.
"When we use cotton buds, we push wax into the ear, which can damage the eardrum," says Dr. James Batty, director of the National Institute on Defense and Communication Disorders.
This cotton may stick to parts of the ear that are not capable of self-cleansing.
Dr. James says that over-cleansing the ear is also harmful to the ear, so just cleaning the outer part of the ear is enough.
An ear candle is also used to clear earwax, which looks like a long, thin, burning candle with a hole on one side that is used to remove earwax.
Dr. James says that while using aircandles can pose very serious risks to the ear, there is no evidence that aircandles help clear earwax.
He said that home remedies are not effective for cleaning earwax, as earwax is hard, many people use ear drops or airdrops to clean the ear.
These air drops soften the earwax so much that it comes out of the ear on its own.
However, Dr. James says that airdrops are not safe for the ear, some airdrops can be effective but can sometimes cause skin irritation.
If you can't do home remedies to clear earwax yourself, it's best to consult a doctor.
Some home remedies can be effective in clearing earwax, some of which are:
If you want to use olive oil to soften earwax, it is best to warm the oil slightly.
When putting the oil in the ear, lie down with your crotch to allow the oil to go in. The temperature of the oil should not be higher than your body temperature. I take a little longer.
Never use a microwave to heat the oil and always check the temperature of the oil before putting it in the ear.
Some people also clean the earwax with the help of water, but for this, syringing is used, when you go to the doctor, the doctor also chooses the same method, but be careful to use this method at home. go
In this method, sprays of water are injected into the canals inside the ear through a syringe, a process that is painful for some people and can damage the eardrum.
Note: Readers must also consult their physician in this regard.
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