I was wondering what is the right way to clean your ear? i heard that using a cotton swab will just pack in the wax more and damage the ear drum. with this said, what is the correct way to clean your ear?
2006-08-20 01:41:10 · 12 answers · asked by boricua82991 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Asian people use ear pick. This device allows the wax and soap residue to be pulled out of the ear canal instead of pushing it further back in. I do not know where to purchase this item. I received one as a gift many years ago. The best places to ask are places that sell Asian 'stuff' :-) There are many variations of ear picks. Pick one that lets you pull.
I found a picture here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-EARPICK-W-LIGHT-TORCH-EAR-PICK-Accessories_W0QQitemZ260021186501QQihZ016QQcategoryZ1277QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting
The one I have is made of metal, smaller, and has no lighting capability.
* My science teacher in high school said many years ago that the maker of Q-tips would someday be sued because the product they sell causes many people to have ear infections. If you are using Q-tips, read the label carefully to make sure that it claims to remove wax. Also, ask a doctor when you have a chance about how safe it is to use Q-Tip and if it is the best option to clean your ear.
2006-08-20 02:15:07 · answer #1 · answered by kevlar 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Squirt warm soapy water into your ear with a syringe ( no needle! ), have you head tilted down so the water can flow freely back out. Do this several times to clear the ear canel of wax.
2006-08-20 08:48:30 · answer #2 · answered by darkesidhe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Drops - either from chemist or olive oil will do 2-3 drops for 10 minutes at a time - nothing else should go in your ear - if still blocked see your doctor to have syringed
2006-08-20 08:47:39 · answer #3 · answered by dr_fantastic_1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
with a cotton swab just the outer ear though or get ear drops prescribed by your doctor
2006-08-20 08:49:19 · answer #4 · answered by paulbaby 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You don't need to clean your ears, it naturally cleans itself. It's
true swabs can damage your ear. If you must clean your ears
after all you've heard, then I suggest an Ear Wash. (sold over
the counter)
2006-08-20 08:49:43 · answer #5 · answered by anitababy.brainwash 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I use hydrogen peroxide and a rubber syringe. Hydrogen peroxide is very similar to the stuff in earwax removal kits. Do a search and you'll see. Don't put soap or anything like that in your ear. Trust me.
Government website on using hydrogen peroxide for earwax removal:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000979.htm
CNN:
http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00052.html
Just remember to flush out the peroxide with warm water after you use it.
2006-08-20 08:47:02 · answer #6 · answered by descartesprotege 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i use my cotton t-shirt before washing it to clean my ear in way by sling my head and a little vibration with my figure -of the hand not the foot ;)
2006-08-20 08:50:18 · answer #7 · answered by gandalf 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ideally u need not to clean ears beacuse ears have self cleaning mechanism so it removes wax from inward to outward by centrifugal movement of small cilia (hairs)....only in case of excess wax u can use medicated wax cleaner containing wax dissolvent like waxiklin..waxoclear...or consult ur ENT specialist....and dnt use hydrogen peroxide, it can harm ur ear drum.
2006-08-20 08:59:53 · answer #8 · answered by medikitus 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
once read in a medical book the best way is to wipe it with a warm wash clothe, the wax inside help protects the other stuff
2006-08-20 08:51:22 · answer #9 · answered by Musetta K 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you just place the q-tip barely in the ear twist a little and pull it out some ppl just jam it in there and work around so hard i swear they are trying to pull out thier ear drum
2006-08-20 08:48:52 · answer #10 · answered by oceanlady580 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋