Question 1

is it normal for ears to feel full after cleaning all the wax out?

Accepted Answer

It's possible: Feeling fullness doesn't usually happen after cleaning out ear wax, so it's likely that there was a little liquid left behind from the cleaning. Also you may have pushed some wax down close to the ear drum.  Both should clear in a day or two. If the ears start hurting, go to your doctor to have him/her look to be sure there is not any infection. You might also have, by chance, started a cold.

Question 2

how can i clean my baby's ears? the entrance looks like it has a lot of wax.

Accepted Answer

Only outside: Wax production is a normal process. It is only advisable to wipe away what you observe with a damp soft cloth or baby wipe. Never place anything inside your baby's ear smaller than your elbow. Placing anything inside your baby's ear may cause a puncture to the ear drum. Specifically a Q tip. All the best.

Question 3

if used correctly, are q-tips good for cleaning out ears, wax, etc? i saw a commercial saying they were harmful for our ears.

Accepted Answer

Q tips may cause : Harm if used in the ear canal. You could perforate your ear drum, impact ear wax further, cause injury to the tissues of the external ear canal or ^ chance of infection. Q tips can be used to clean the out ear (not in the canal).

Question 4

ear wax cleaning?

Accepted Answer

Question vague but: Someone should look inside. Unless a person is very good at cleaning wax from her ears (we doctors do not recommend such activities), she won't be able to tell how much wax is inside. That means somebody else has to look into the ear.

Question 5

what is the best way to clean the wax out of my ears?

Accepted Answer

Water irrigation: If you are unfortunate enough to be an earwax collector, you may need to start a regular cerumen program.
Once a month, fill your affected ear with baby oil to "melt" the wax for 15 minutes.  Lie down in a tub of warm water, and have your spouse use a bulb syringe to irrigate out your ear canals.  It may take 10 times, but eventually the brown water return will come out clear indicating all clear.

Question 6

my child has ear that he states is hurting him...my wife looked and cleaned wax yesterday and was not much wax...

my childs ear hurting?

Accepted Answer

See pediatrician: I would recommend bringing your child to see his/her pediatrician or family physician.  Ear pain could be due to infection or eustachian tube dysfunction among other things.  A thorough history and physical exam can usually diagnose the cause of the pain, which is necessary to provide the proper treatment.

Question 7

what's an effective way to clean your inner ear if it's clogged with wax or other stuff?

Accepted Answer

Peroxide wash: Peroxide and an ear syringe to flush the ear gently or HAV eit done by an ear doctor.

Question 8

i have a lot of wax present in my left ear, and it always comes back regardless of whether or not i clean it out...i don't use headphones very often.

Accepted Answer

Wax: You just have an active production of wax. Some people have this. Nothing to do about it but you can have repeated plugging of the ears and need to get them flushed out if you notice troubles hearing. This is nothing dangerous though!

Question 9

every time i clean my ears, hairs come out with the wax. but what concerns me is that there are a lot of tiny hairs that come out not just a few. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

: Common. And likely "normal"

Question 10

been having the feeling that i need to "clean" my ears every morning after i wake up and sometimes during the day. this feeling is relieved if i use q-tips, but there is no wax. what could be causing ?

Accepted Answer

Possible eczema: The canals can cause itching but the canals can become inflamed with constant use of q-tips.  Try OTC  steroid  cream once daily for week and then weekly and the feeling should resolve.  Gently use the Q-tip.  For the most part best to stay away from q-tips.

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Is it normal for ears to feel full after cleaning all the wax out?

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How can i clean my baby's ears? the entrance looks like it has a lot of wax.

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If used correctly, are q-tips good for cleaning out ears, wax, etc? i saw a commercial saying they were harmful for our ears.

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Ear wax cleaning?

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What is the best way to clean the wax out of my ears?

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My child has ear that he states is hurting him...my wife looked and cleaned wax yesterday and was not much wax... my childs ear hurting?

A member asked:

What's an effective way to clean your inner ear if it's clogged with wax or other stuff?

A member asked:

I have a lot of wax present in my left ear, and it always comes back regardless of whether or not i clean it out...i don't use headphones very often.

A member asked:

Every time i clean my ears, hairs come out with the wax. but what concerns me is that there are a lot of tiny hairs that come out not just a few. is this normal?

A member asked:

Been having the feeling that i need to "clean" my ears every morning after i wake up and sometimes during the day. this feeling is relieved if i use q-tips, but there is no wax. what could be causing ?

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