Ear Wax Removal Methods and Treatments

Creation of ear wax

Most of us get ear wax every now and then and it gets annoying. Less because it hurts and more because we associate it with the lack of cleanliness and hygiene in a person. However, this is not the case. There is a gland in our ear called the ceruminous gland which secretes a substance. This protects our ear from any foreign particles. Because the wax is viscous, the dust and dirt sticks to it and doesn’t enter the auditory canal. you can always remove it once it deposits outside of the ear.

What makes ear wax problematic ?

Whereas the ear wax in itself is not the culprit behind the problems, it is us and how we try to remove it. Because we think it is dirty and disgusting, we try whatever method suitable. Usually one would think of using a cotton bud to get rid of the wax. However, the cotton bud only ends up pushing the ear wax back and nearer to the eardrum. The alteration of the movement of micro cilia and was getting closer to the eardrum causes damage to the ear.

Ear wax becomes the most annoying thing on the planet after getting water in the ear either through shower, bath or swimming. The wax absorbs the water and upon drying, it solidifies. this solid wax turns into an earplug which makes it harder to hear clearly.

Better than trying to get rid of the wax yourself, is to see a professional doctor who can do it for you.

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