2021年11月29日 · If earwax is becoming a nuisance, Dr. Nguyen-Huynh recommends several easy ear cleaning methods: If you have a small amount of wax, over-the-counter ear cleaners work well. Look for drops that contain hydrogen peroxide or other kinds of peroxide. The peroxide does a good job of breaking up earwax. Here’s how to use ear cleaning drops:

2024年8月29日 · Although over-the-counter earwax drainage products are available for purchase, several household items can also be used to clear your outer ear canals of excess wax. Read on to learn about safe...

2024年6月20日 · How to Clean Your Ears. Self-care. If your problem isn’t serious but you think you have too much earwax buildup, you can gently clean the outside of your ears. Just use a soft, clean...

2017年9月13日 · Earwax is a helpful and natural part of your body's defenses. It cleans, lubricates and protects your ear canal by trapping dirt and slowing the growth of bacteria. Earwax blockages commonly occur when people try to clean their ears on their own by placing cotton swabs or other items in their ears.

2024年3月26日 · Earwax, a bodily emanation that many of us would rather do without, is actually pretty useful stuff — in small amounts. It's a natural cleanser as it moves from inside the ear canal outward, gathering dead skin cells, hair, and dirt along the way. Tests have shown that it has antibacterial and antifungal properties.

2024年7月29日 · Rinse your ears with saline solution. A saline rinse is a gentle and effective solution for getting wax out of your ears. Soak a cotton ball with the solution, then tilt the affected ear toward the ceiling and squeeze a few drops into your ear.

2023年4月11日 · To help you navigate the do’s and don’ts of earwax and ear cleaning, we’ve put together six facts you should know: 1. Earwax is important. Your ear canal has tiny hair and glands that naturally secrete waxy oil. Earwax protects the canal and inner ear as a moisturizer, lubricant and water repellant.

2021年8月1日 · Earwax traps dust and tiny particles and helps prevent objects from reaching the eardrum. As earwax dries, it moves out of the canal naturally, but sometimes it builds up. Commercial ear drops, hydrogen peroxide, baby oil, and mineral oil can help soften hardened wax for easy removal.

2018年8月8日 · Earwax is a helpful and natural part of your body's defenses. It cleans, lubricates and protects your ear canal by trapping dirt and slowing the growth of bacteria. Earwax blockages commonly occur when people try to clean their ears on their own by placing cotton swabs or other items in their ears.

2023年2月3日 · You can clean your ears at home with a damp washcloth or over-the-counter drops. If your ears are impacted, a doctor can remove wax buildup.