Question 1

why is my ear wax white and flakey and hurts to remove?

Accepted Answer

Eczema: Folks with eczematoid skin in ear canals will have white flaky cerumen. It hurts to be removed due to attachment to canal skin. See an ENT doctor for cleaning.

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

there any products that i can buy that can remove ear wax deep inside the ear?

Accepted Answer

Beware: Do not try to remove wax deep from the ear .You may damage the ear drum if you have noticed a diminution in your hearing see an ENT specialist he will decide whether you need to have your ears syringed usually after giving drops to put in your ears to make the wax less sticky or solid.

Question 4

how do i remove impacted ear wax?

Accepted Answer

You don't: Impacted ear canal wax is not so easy to remove.  If it has been documented that you have such a problem, using hydrogen peroxide 4 times a day for a week will usually liquify the wax so it can easily be irrigated with warm water.  An ENT doctor is the most experienced doctor to evaluate this problem.

Question 5

how can impacted ear wax be removed?

Accepted Answer

Definitely: It can be lavaged (washed out) or in more severe cases, manually taken out.

Question 6

how do i get impacted ear wax removed?

Accepted Answer

Ear wash: There are over-the-counter ear wash kits available which are frequently successful in removing impacted wax.  If this is unsuccessful, see your pcp or an ENT to have the ears cleaned.

Question 7

where can i get ear wax removed? i live in jhb south

Accepted Answer

Ear wax: Hi.
Removal of ear wax is a simple procedure that any GP in your area can do.
If needed ,google search for best GP IN JHB SOUTH

Question 8

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 9

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 10

is it true that putting in drops of baby oil can help remove excess ear wax?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: It is assumed that the oil loosens the wax, allowing it to come out. It sometimes works.Do not use if your child has ear tubes or a perforated ear drum.

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