hey folks welcome back to weird health. this is your ultimate source of crazy medical content,
where we bring you unique and interesting videos about the human body. do your ears feel clogged?
then you casually put your pen in there rightly so because excess wax can build up and make
curing difficult at times? at the same time you've probably heard that using cotton swabs to remove
wax isn't a good idea. in today's video we'll know about do's and don'ts about removing earwax, and
bust some myths on the way. so let's begin. before we start the video please subscribe to the channel
and press that bell icon so you never miss another update from weird health. earwax also known as
ceremon, is a self-cleaning agent produced by your body. it gathers dirt germs and other particles.
normally the wax comes out of the ears naturally from chewing and other jaw movements, many folks
do not require ear cleaning wax. on the other hand might accumulate and impair your hearing
when earwax reaches this level, it's referred to as impaction. if you have impaction you may suffer
symptoms such as soreness fullness ringing in your ears hearing loss dizziness or even coughing. if
you wear hearing aids or ear plugs you may be more prone to developing extra wax. people over
the age of 65 and those with developmental difficulties are also at a higher risk.
the geometry of your ear canal may make natural wax removal difficult. seeing a doctor is the
safest way to remove wax accumulation from your ears. during your session your doctor may use
specialized devices to clear the obstruction, such as a serum and spoon forceps or suction device.
many hospitals also provide professional watering services. if you decide to remove wax at home
we'll show you the safest options in the video and also the things you should avoid. cotton
swabs have the potential to push wax deeper into the ear canal. only use cotton swabs on
the outside of your ear, or try wiping the area with a warm damp washcloth. many pharmacies sell
over-the-counter wax softening ear drops typically these drops are a solution put the prescribed
number of drops into your ear. wait the specified amount of time and then drain or rinse your ear.
always follow the packaging instructions. if your symptoms persist after treatment see a doctor.
some earwax is natural and healthy to have in your ear canals, however if it accumulates and
begins to cause symptoms such as impaired hearing or dizziness, it's critical that it be cleaned out
when earwax accumulates and becomes impacted you may develop an ear infection furthermore if you're
feeling impaction symptoms, you want to make sure it's just wax and not something more serious. you
don't want to clean your ears all the time. you can irritate your ear canal or even cause
further impaction according to experts. people may not need to clean their ears unless they
often experience complications such as blockages. instead your ears will clean themselves. if you
don't want to deal with accumulation just wipe the outside of your ears with a wet washcloth.
washing the outer ear should remove any wax that has naturally moved out of the ear canal.
we'll go over how to clear earwax, but first we'll debunk some myths about it.
the first myth is that many believe earwax is like dirt or gunk which should not be present
in the ear. however earwax is composed of dead skin cells and secretions from the ceremonious
and sebaceous glands, the amount and kind of earwax produced vary according to ethnicity
age environment and even food. it's there for a reason it is a natural moisturizer that keeps the
skin inside the ear from drying out. it captures dirt dust tiny particles and insects before they
may enter the canal. it also protects the inner ear from germs and other pathogenic organisms.
the second myth is that earwax should be removed on a regular basis, however for 95 percent of the
population the ear can self-clean the skin follicles lining the ear canal acts like a
conveyor belt transporting earwax to the front of the ear it either falls out or is washed
away over time. wiping the outermost area of the ear gently with a large cotton ball or a tissue
taking care not to insert anything into the ear canal should do. the final and most dangerous
misconception is that using q-tips cleans the ears makes it easier to hear and removes that annoying
water that hangs out the ear after a shower but actually using q-tips may appear to make
ears cleaner and better but it really makes them worse. it forces earwax deeper into the ear canal
producing impaction it may cause ear infections by piercing the eardrum or scraping the skin.
the habit of a vicious itch and scratch cycle is the cause of a q-tip addiction
because earwax provides lubrication removing it can simply make ears drier. encouraging you to
keep pushing swabs in there in a futile attempt at comfort, so until now you know that your
ears produced just enough wax to keep the ear canal dry and free of infection your ears may
occasionally produce more wax than usual. although removing this wax is not medically necessary,
you may desire to do so there are several safe approaches for dealing with excess earwax
many wax removing ear drops or solutions for example are available to soften earwax these
remedies frequently utilize hydrogen peroxide this allows the wax to dissolve naturally. if ear drops
aren't working for you you could try using an ear syringe to irrigate your ear these are available
at your local drugstore or online make certain that you clearly follow all directions consult
your doctor. if you're unsure how to use the ear syringe. now before ending the video let's quickly
jot down the do's and don'ts of removing earwax. don't over clean your ears it has the potential
to irritate the ear canal promote infection and possibly increase the amount of impacted wax.
don't put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear cotton swabs hair pins vehicle keys and
toothpicks can all cause damage to the delicate ear canal such as a cut perforation of the eardrum
or dislocation of the tiny bones in the ear that allow a hearing loss dizziness ringing in the ears
and other issues might result after an injury. don't use ear candles. candling is a health
fad that promises to assist with everything from earwax to cancer but doctors say there is no proof
to support any of those claims candling cannot remove impacted earwax, and can be dangerous
to the ear canal and eardrum. do get medical attention if you are experiencing hearing loss ear
fullness or ear pain. do with your doctor about home treatments for earwax impaction, but first
check to be sure you don't have any medical or ear issues. that would make some solutions risky
do get medical assistance. if you have ear pain discharge bleeding changes in your hearing an
odor coming from your ear or any other significant alteration so the basic line is that most people's
ears produce just enough earwax to protect them from infections. in water in most circumstances
you won't need to manually remove earwax or see a doctor, for therapy wax generally moves out of the
ears on its own. however not everyone's ears are the same some people have excessive wax production
in their ears if you have pain hearing loss or discomfort in your ears call your doctor at once
this could be more than just earwax buildup, and indicate an underlying medical concern
your doctor will be able to advise you on the best course of action for you that was the video guys
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