i have a plug of compacted hard wax blocking my ear?

Question

i have been using warm olive oil as advised by my doctor for several weeks now before going to the nurse who tried to syringe the ear but said my ear canals were so small she was finding it impossible to get a result. i am to carry on with the oil and some steam inhalations. the problem is beginning to get me down now and also can be painful particularly first thing in the morning for some reason.
can anyone tell me what the next step will be as the syringing has failed. have ordered some hopi candles online but have researched some very differing opinions as to their success and am not sure whether to use them when they arrive.
my job requires me to have a good level of hearing and am even beginning to avoid social situations requiring conversation as i keep having to get people to repeat what they have said to me.
any advise would be welcome.

Answer 1

There is a kit that includes a solution for dissolving ear wax from Murine (the eye drops people), called just Ear Wax Removal system. It includes a small bottle of solution and a small rubber ball syringe for washing out with water. To use it you lay down or tilt your head to one side and put 5 drops in the ear and wait, then turn your head and let it drain out. It seems to work pretty good - can be a little messy, I use it before washing up.

Answer 2

If you have an ear infection, you're probably going to need an antibiotic to clear it up, which means a trip to the ear/nose/throat doctor. Blockage could be from the infection itself or ear wax. Water by itself will not clear out ear wax. For a normal ear wax problem, there are several methods for removal, such as hydrogen peroxide, or some over-the-counter preparation, but if your ear is infected then the problem is more serious and will probably need a doctor's care. If you don't see a doctor, the infection will eventually go away, but the ear may still be blocked, so you're just going to be better off making that appointment. Use Tylenol, or some such painkiller, in the meantime. Do not stick any more Q Tips inside your ear canal, it's dangerous! Using Q Tips on the ear is okay IF you only use them on the outside area of the ear --- never stick them into the ear canal. First, they can compact wax and make that problem worse; but a further and more serious problem is that they can scratch/cut the skin inside the ear canal --- and if that area is cut it becomes really prone to infection (I found this out the hard way). Also, don't cup your hand and use it as a suction cup. You can actually damage the ear drum with this practice. If you're sure that you have an infection (pain is the key ingredient there) then take a painkiller, rest, leave the ear alone, and make that doctor's appointment as soon as you can.

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Answer 3

Do you live in the UK? If so go to your neaest Boots chemist and ask for a product called Audicleanse - do not be fobbed off with anything else. You will probably need to use it a couple of times over a period of a week but it is the only thing that worked for me.

Answer 4

Just go to any pharmacy and buy Murine ear wax remover and follow the directions.

Answer 5

No ear candles!!!!! Most health professionals will tell you: They do more harm than good!

Did you try hydrogen perioxide? it breaks up the compacted wax for some people.

Answer 6

Man I bet that sucks,I feel for you.Probably if you have insurance I would go see the Ear nose and throat M.D.,and possibly a surgeon.

Answer 7

I don't have an answer, but my wife has the same problem - so Thank You to those who came up with some good suggestions.

Answer 8

Have you tried hydrogen peroxide followed by a warm water flush?

Answer 9

nice thing to read just before im due to have my sunday dinner

Answer 10

A plunger :O)