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Ear Wax

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Ear wax, also called cerumen, is a normal protective substance produced by the ear canal. Problems occur when wax builds up and becomes impacted, causing blockage, muffled hearing, discomfort, ringing or a full sensation in the ear.

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Regular Hearing Checks

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Hearing checks can help distinguish wax blockage from other causes of hearing loss.

⏱ Preventive·💪 Medium effort

Olive Oil Drops

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Olive oil drops are traditionally used to soften ear wax before removal.

⏱ Several days·💪 Low effort

Professional Ear Wax Removal

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A trained clinician can remove impacted wax using microsuction, irrigation or manual instruments.

⏱ Immediate·💪 Medium effort

Ear Irrigation

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Ear irrigation may flush softened wax from the ear canal when suitable.

⏱ Immediate·💪 Medium effort

Avoiding Cotton Buds

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Avoiding cotton buds inside the ear helps prevent wax impaction and ear canal injury.

⏱ Preventive·💪 Low effort

Hydrogen Peroxide Ear Drops

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Some ear drops contain hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide to help soften wax.

⏱ Days·💪 Low effort

Ear Wax Softening Drops

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Wax softening drops can help loosen impacted ear wax before natural clearance or professional removal.

⏱ Days·💪 Low effort

Microsuction

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Microsuction uses gentle suction under visual guidance to remove wax.

⏱ Immediate·💪 Medium effort

Avoiding Ear Candling

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Ear candling should be avoided because it is ineffective and can cause harm.

⏱ Preventive·💪 Low effort

Managing Earbuds and Hearing Aids

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Cleaning earbuds and hearing aids and taking breaks may reduce wax build-up and irritation.

⏱ Weeks·💪 Low effort

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