Question 1

help please! is ear canal irrigation the best way to clear up a plugged-up ear canal?

Accepted Answer

If caused by wax: If the ear canal is not blocked by wax, but by mucus or pus, ear canal irrigation will not be effective. See your doctor.

Question 2

ear plug stuck in ear canal?

Accepted Answer

Your call: It may work its way out over time day or night. A  little mineral oil on the plug may help in time. Many GP's and all ENT docs would have special tweezers or forceps that can remove it safely &amp; verify the canal was not damaged.

Question 3

plugged ear after root canal/infection.. is it normal? antibiotics were taken

Accepted Answer

Plugged ear: It could be normal due to tissue swelling from the procedure for the root canal.  Soft tissue swelling may have occurred that blocked the Eustachian tube from draining which would make your ear feel plugged.  If it lasts more that a few days or pain develops have it checked out.

Question 4

ear canal abrasion still slightly bleeding after 2 days. was told to keep dry, but my ears naturally are more wet. i already use ear plugs in the shower, dry outside right after, & since i cut my inner canal, i wear cottonball. any other suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Ear canal : The skin overlying the ear canal is very thin and sensitive. If you have an abrasion, you can rinse the ear canal with a normal saline solution twice daily and try to keep the area open to air and clean. Allow the abrasion to heal on its own without any Q-tips or other instruments that may stirrup the abrasion and keep it from healing.

Question 5

how common is ear canal cancer?

Accepted Answer

Very rare: Cancer of ear canal is vanishing rare.
Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk , nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs.

Question 6

can mucus drain from the ear canal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But it indicates you probably have a hole in your ear drum. Mucus type fluid can accumulate in your middle ear.

Question 7

pain in my ear canal what is it from?

Accepted Answer

Someone needs...: ....To look in there to answer your question. Sorry. Could be an internal ear infection, or an infection of the canal itself. Could be wax occlusion or something stuck in there. Hard to say online...

Question 8

what to do if curing an itchy ear canal?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can check: you could be having simple allergic reaction a heat pad on the ear and take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) from over the counter 
there is special ear drop but it required a Rx from a doctor
no improvement see your doctor he can make the right diagnosis and help you with the right treatment

Question 9

my ear canal is irritated what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Otitis externa: An ear canal can become irritated by vigorous cleaning, prolonged exposure to moisture,  and infection.  If the irritation is new, apply a solution of 50% hydrogen peroxide to the ear canal while laying on your side. If the irritation lasts longer than 1 week, see your GP as you may have a bacterial or fungal infection or allergic inflammation which need to be treated with prescription meds

Question 10

can a clean ear canal cause hearing sensitivity?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Conceivably, if the cleaning itself was intense enough physically or chemically to cause mucosal irritation and inflammation of the ear canal or eardrum.

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