Question 1

my right ear's been blocked for 8 days now. i'm sure it's ear wax blockage, cause this is the 4th time. is saline solution completely safe to use?

Accepted Answer

Cerumen impaction: How have you cleared your ear canal the last 3 times? Its best to have your ears cleared by your ENT otherwise, you can irrigated or flush your ears, the risk is that if you leave wet cerumen in your ear canal, you are at risk for an infection. If you have ever been told you have a hole in your ear drum, do not irrigate. Never stick anything into your ear canal, especially no Q-tips.

Question 2

what can i do to remove ear wax when peroxide and hot water don't work?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can help: After trying to get rid of ear wax with water or another liquid, there may be a glob of wet mushy wax that is still inside. A primary care doctor can look inside the ear canal and usually get the remaining wax out... either with a curette, or by flushing the ear with water, or with both methods.

Question 3

how to remove ear wax with hydrogen peroxide?

Accepted Answer

You don't.: Do not use peroxide in your ears. Use an over the counter ear wax cleaning kit or simple mineral oil. If you have a lot of wax build up see your doctor.

Question 4

what is a good home remedy to remove ear wax?

Accepted Answer

Soften it: Putting drops of hydrogen peroxide into each ear canal 2-3 times per week can keep the wax very soft. This way it will come out of the canal on its own over time. And never go digging with cotton swabs. You will wind up pushing more wax into the canal and creating nice wax bricks.

Question 5

i need an effective way to remove ear wax at home, i see these tools with a spiral at the end, do these work? they say they do not push the wax like a qtip, instead you spin the spiral to collect the wax so you can get it out, are these safe?

Accepted Answer

: Talk to the pharmacist at the local pharmacy for an ear wash kit that may help in washing out ear wax,
For information: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/ear-wax-removal-101-the-best-and-safest-ways-to-clear-clogged-ears/

Question 6

does baby oil work to remove ear wax build up??

Accepted Answer

Yes...: Couple drops at bed time for few days. Caution you should not have perforation of your ear drum.

Question 7

occasionally my weight month old baby rub his ears..i dont know whether he has itching or not.does we need to remove ear wax?is this due to ear wax?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Ear wax does not cause pain and there is no need to clean it out. Infants often grab their ears if they have pain, either from teething or an infection. If he is drooling, he may be teething. If he has cold symptoms, it may be an ear infection. If it really seems to bother him, try Tylenol for pain relief. If it persists for many days or he seems ill with fever, he may need to be seen by a doctor.

Question 8

how do you use carbamide peroxide to remove ear wax?

Accepted Answer

I'd use H2O2: I'd recommend hydrogen peroxide;2-4 drops applied to the ear twice a day.

Question 9

is there a safe way to remove ear wax for a child with tubs? our ent is no longer available and he is bothered by the wax build up.

Accepted Answer

See your Pedi: i would have your Pedi or FP take a look first. I would not put anything in the ear, more so with PE tubes. If your ENT is not avilable, find who is in his place, as your child will need follow up with ENT.

Question 10

is carbamide peroxide safe for ears? ive got a little build up of normal wax and its probably best i loosen it up and remove it. is this a safe and effective way to remove ear wax? any major safety concerns? thanks?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, it is safe to use, just follow the instruction on the bottle.

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How to remove ear wax with saline

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My right ear's been blocked for 8 days now. i'm sure it's ear wax blockage, cause this is the 4th time. is saline solution completely safe to use?

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What can i do to remove ear wax when peroxide and hot water don't work?

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How to remove ear wax with hydrogen peroxide?

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What is a good home remedy to remove ear wax?

A member asked:

I need an effective way to remove ear wax at home, i see these tools with a spiral at the end, do these work? they say they do not push the wax like a qtip, instead you spin the spiral to collect the wax so you can get it out, are these safe?

A member asked:

Does baby oil work to remove ear wax build up??

A member asked:

Occasionally my weight month old baby rub his ears..i dont know whether he has itching or not.does we need to remove ear wax?is this due to ear wax?

A member asked:

How do you use carbamide peroxide to remove ear wax?

A member asked:

Is there a safe way to remove ear wax for a child with tubs? our ent is no longer available and he is bothered by the wax build up.

A member asked:

Is carbamide peroxide safe for ears? ive got a little build up of normal wax and its probably best i loosen it up and remove it. is this a safe and effective way to remove ear wax? any major safety concerns? thanks?

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