can i use peroxide to clean wax out of my ear...how do i do that..it so bad, i can't hear
2007-01-06 14:22:34 · 11 answers · asked by Liz S 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I think you should use ear wax cleaner. It is sold at Wal Mart or any pharmacy and is made just for that purpose. Good luck with it.
Also try keeping your ears cleaned out more often. I q-tip mine every day, not too deep but just enough to keep the wax down.
2007-01-06 14:26:21 · answer #1 · answered by tdc923 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some ear drops for ear cleaning. There are several labels on these, but they all contain the same amount of medication. You can buy these at any drug store or WalMart, KMart, etc. Check the label, to be sure they haven't become outdated. Some stores don't rotate stock often enough.
Be sure that you get the rubber ball on the end of a dropper to flush the medicine out after use.
Follow the directions. It may take a few applications to flush all the wax out. They do work.... If this fails, see your doc. He can dig the wax out with this tiny wire instrument. (DON'T do that yourself! Doctor must do that!)
Tip..... warm the ear drops before use, by floating the little bottle in some warm water. If the drops are warm, there's much less chance of getting dizzy when you use them.
2007-01-06 22:34:07 · answer #2 · answered by kiwi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using Debrox, you can get it at any drug store...just put a few drops in your ear and lay for a few minutes letting the Debrox seep into your ear...it helps loosen up wax and I think it helps with water in the ear. Try it a few times and your problem should clear up...and if not go to the doctor and they will be able to get the wax out using one of those machines.
2007-01-06 22:32:45 · answer #3 · answered by rockergirl20032003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the wax buildup is to the point that you can't hear, you need to have it removed by a doctor. It's clogged in the canal, and peroxide won't penetrate that deeply.
2007-01-06 23:32:58 · answer #4 · answered by eleven 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
same thing happens to me, i use baby oil, just a little
tilt your head to the side and pour a little in your ear. let it sit for a minute or so and tip your head to the other side (over a towel or something, it'll drip out.)
it'll be warm, but should work. use qtips to help clean it, but don't push hard or go too far in.
go see a doctor - my problem is that my ear drum collapses.
Good Luck.
2007-01-06 22:29:46 · answer #5 · answered by bethanne_525 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok go to a rite aid i hope u know what they are or a ralphs store or vons and ask for the docters there to see whats bad, and they give a an especific ear medicine which will really help
2007-01-06 22:26:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
TRY EAR WASH FIRST...BUT A LOT OF UPPER SCALE SALONS NOW OFFER EAR CANDLING(WHICH THE TEC. USES WARM WAX TO REMOVE BUILD-UP) NOT ADVISIDED TO DO AT HOME .
2007-01-06 22:34:53 · answer #7 · answered by t_cgriffith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your best bet is to go to your family Dr. and have them clean your ear. you could have a infection that will only be cured with antibiotics if needed. best safe than sorry
2007-01-06 22:33:41 · answer #8 · answered by J_K_M_ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do NOT put anything in your ear. Go see a Dr, you could end up making things worse.
2007-01-06 22:37:03 · answer #9 · answered by No se 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pure warm olive oil in the ear canel at night,close it with cotton it should start to run out by morning
2007-01-06 22:26:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋