Question 1

ear wax cleaning?

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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 2

are waterpiks safe for ear wax?

Accepted Answer

Ear flushing: Waterpiks use high pressure water, and i would be concerned about damage to the ear drum with this.  I wouldn't use anything stronger than the bulb syringe that comes with the wax removal kits you can get at the drug store.

Question 3

what is the purpose of ear wax?

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Protection: Ear wax is important in providing protection to the ear and can trap dust and other material that may enter the ear canal.

Question 4

why is my ear wax pink?

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Not an issue: Ear wax comes in multiple hues/colors.

Question 5

what causes blood in ear wax?

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Blood in ear wax: Trauma, inflammation or infection.

Question 6

red ear wax?

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Cerumen: Maroon colored cerumen are not uncommon.

Question 7

how is ear wax prevented?

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Can't be: It shouldn't be prevented, it's normal and is important in protecting the outer ear.

Question 8

is tinnitus caused by ear wax?

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No: The causes of tinnitus is very numerous including noise exposure, head trauma, medications, and infections. Ear wax, though it can make tinnitus more conspicuous by making internal sounds more obvious, is not known to provoke tinnitus.

Question 9

how should i get rid of ear wax?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacy: They make solutions to rinse ear wax out.  Don't use cotton swabs to do this.  Go to the pharmacy and ask them for the ear wax removal kits.

Question 10

can too much ear wax cause vertigo?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If the ear wax is so heavy that it clogs the external canal, mild symptoms might ensue, but you describe upper respiratory symptoms, and this makes me wonder if your eustachian tube is inflamed.  Check with your doctor.

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