Question 1

after swimming i had orange colored ear wax coming out of left ear. had a slight burning sensation when water went into my ear. is this an infection or do i just need my ears cleaned out?

Accepted Answer

Doctor looks in ear: An ear infection on the inside of the eardrum is a "middle ear" infection, and can start when a person gets congestion from allergies, colds, or sinusitis.  An ear infection on the outside of the eardrum is an "outer ear" infection or "swimmer's ear," which is caused by moisture in the outer ear canal that allows skin germs to grow and multiply in the skin. Other causes of pain are possible.

Question 2

i have an iverabundance of ear wax that even falls out of my ears. i clean them regularly, but it is orange red..what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Healthy ears: Do not obsess about your ears. Wax is a natural substance which protects the canal skin. It moistens the skin it repels water fights infection and should be left alone. The fact that you clean your ears regularly means that you're irritating your canal skin and the ear just makes more wax. When it gets to the very outside you can remove it safely but never go in the hole.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

what is the purpose of ear wax?

Accepted Answer

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 6

why is my ear wax pink?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

what causes blood in ear wax?

Accepted Answer

Blood in ear wax: Trauma, inflammation or infection.

Question 8

can otipax help clear ear wax?

Accepted Answer

: Otipax is an ear drop for ear pain, not for earwax removal. Debrox (hydrogen peroxide or peroxide-based ear drops) is the brand we use in the USA for earwax removal. Take care.

Question 9

can sinus be caused by ear wax?

Accepted Answer

No: Ear wax (cerumen) is common in the external ear canals but does not interfere with sinus function and therefore does not cause sinus infections.

Question 10

how can one clean ear wax at home?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen peroxide: Although i never would advise trying to clean wax from the ear as a home procedure, try 3% otc hydrogen peroxide.  This solution will at least liquify the wax and make it easier to clean out by a physician.  In my experience, i would be certain that you have wax and have it removed by an ENT doctor.

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After swimming i had orange colored ear wax coming out of left ear. had a slight burning sensation when water went into my ear. is this an infection or do i just need my ears cleaned out?

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I have an iverabundance of ear wax that even falls out of my ears. i clean them regularly, but it is orange red..what could this be?

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Ear wax cleaning?

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Are waterpiks safe for ear wax?

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Why is my ear wax pink?

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What causes blood in ear wax?

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