How to Dissolve an Ear Wax Plug
Things You'll Need
- Eye dropper
- Rubber-ball syringe
- Mineral oil, baby oil, hydrogen peroxide, commercial ear drops or glycerin
Instructions
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Apply drops with an eyedropper to the ear to soften the wax. Mineral oil, baby oil, hydrogen peroxide, commercial ear drops and glycerin are all recommended.
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Repeat twice a day for no longer than four or five consecutive days until the wax softens.
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Fill a rubber-bulb syringe with warm water (approximately body temperature) and gently squeeze water into the ear canal as you tilt your head back and to the side so the affected ear is facing up. This straightens the ear canal.
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Tip your head down and to the side so the affected ear is pointing toward the floor.
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Repeat steps one through four until the wax is removed. If, after several attempts, the ear is still blocked, consult a physician. Never stick an object down the ear canal in an attempt to loosen the wax, as this can cause damage to the ear or eardrum. There are also several earwax removal kits on the market that may provide further relief.
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