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EAR CARE: Why Remove Ear Wax? Do They Protect The Ear? - Doctorsofficeng by DoctorsOfficeNg: 7:58am On Jan 19, 2017 |
Trying to remove your earwax can lead to ear damage. The body produces earwax (or "cerumen" to clean and protect ears. The wax collects dirt, dust and other matter, preventing them from getting farther into the ear. "There is an inclination for people to want to clean their ears because they believe earwax is an indication of uncleanliness. This misinformation leads to unsafe ear health habits," - [/i]Doctors On The Forum Everyday activities like moving your jaw and chewing help new earwax push old earwax to the ear opening where it flakes off or is washed off during bathing. This is a normal continual process, but sometimes this self-cleaning process fails. The result: a buildup of wax that can partly or fully block the ear canal. [i]"Patients often think that they are preventing earwax from building up by cleaning out their ears with cotton swabs, paper clips, ear candles, or any number of unimaginable things that people put in their ears," - Supported By Doctors On DoctorsOfficeNg "The problem is that this effort to eliminate earwax is only creating further issues because the earwax is just getting pushed down and impacted farther into the ear canal,". "Anything that fits in the ear could cause serious harm to the ear drum and canal with the potential for temporary or even permanent damage," - DoctorsOfficeNg The guidelines, published Jan. 3 in the journal Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery, state that excessive cleaning may irritate the ear canal, cause infection and even increase the chances of wax buildup, or cerumen impaction. The new guidelines offer some tips on how to protect your ears: 1. Don't overdo it when cleaning your ears. Overcleaning can irritate the ear canal and possibly cause an infection. 2. Don't stick things in your ear. Cotton swabs, hair pins and toothpicks can cause a cut in the ear canal, a hole in the eardrum, and/or dislocation of the hearing bones, causing problems including hearing loss, dizziness and ringing. 3. Never use "ear candles." The guidelines say there is no evidence that this alternative medicine practice can remove impacted earwax. And so-called candling might cause serious damage to the ear canal and eardrum. 4. Do seek medical attention if you have hearing loss, ear fullness, drainage, bleeding or ear pain. 5. Do consult your medical provider to find out if you can treat cerumen impaction at home. Certain medical or ear conditions make some treatments unsafe, the authors of the guidelines explained. --- HEALTH SERVICE REMINDER : For more Medical/ Health advice and clarification, feel free to anonymously chat a verified Medical Doctor / Health professionals 24/7 on DoctorsOffice.Ng and get responses in under 20 minutes. Kindly visit: https://doctorsoffice.ng/talk-to-a-doctor its SIMPLE | CONFIDENTIAL | SECURE 10 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: EAR CARE: Why Remove Ear Wax? Do They Protect The Ear? - Doctorsofficeng by frenzydilz(m): 8:01am On Jan 19, 2017 |
Interesting |
Re: EAR CARE: Why Remove Ear Wax? Do They Protect The Ear? - Doctorsofficeng by sinaj(f): 8:26am On Jan 19, 2017 |
Hmmm quite informative 1 Like |
Re: EAR CARE: Why Remove Ear Wax? Do They Protect The Ear? - Doctorsofficeng by brandonobi(m): 8:28am On Jan 19, 2017 |
aha! this is what I will tell that sister of mine who intends on shoving that cotton bud down my brain 7 Likes |
Re: EAR CARE: Why Remove Ear Wax? Do They Protect The Ear? - Doctorsofficeng by MrHighSea: 8:49am On Jan 19, 2017 |
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Re: EAR CARE: Why Remove Ear Wax? Do They Protect The Ear? - Doctorsofficeng by DoctorsOfficeNg: 9:33am On Jan 19, 2017 |
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Re: EAR CARE: Why Remove Ear Wax? Do They Protect The Ear? - Doctorsofficeng by DoctorsOfficeNg: 9:33am On Jan 19, 2017 |
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Re: EAR CARE: Why Remove Ear Wax? Do They Protect The Ear? - Doctorsofficeng by DoctorsOfficeNg: 11:40am On Jan 19, 2017 |
brandonobi:Better health Information, Better Health... |
Re: EAR CARE: Why Remove Ear Wax? Do They Protect The Ear? - Doctorsofficeng by DoctorsOfficeNg: 9:01pm On Jan 19, 2017 |
How best is it to clean the wax in the ear? When bathing, use warm water to wash out the ear. These would help in melting the wax. When using buds, care must be taken to avoid complications. |
Re: EAR CARE: Why Remove Ear Wax? Do They Protect The Ear? - Doctorsofficeng by SpitsOnYoruba: 9:33pm On Jan 19, 2017 |
The only safe and effective way is to use Q tip I can't be near anyone who doesn't clean his/her ear every day I hate dirty people I wash my ear everyday with washcloth while in the shower and immediately i step out of the shower, i use a Q tip to clean my ear thoroughly |
Re: EAR CARE: Why Remove Ear Wax? Do They Protect The Ear? - Doctorsofficeng by Naija9090: 9:33pm On Jan 19, 2017 |
That was how they said in 1980s that cleaning your azz with tissue could damage your anus. Recommended using water or don't clean it at all! 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: EAR CARE: Why Remove Ear Wax? Do They Protect The Ear? - Doctorsofficeng by Emu4life(m): 9:35pm On Jan 19, 2017 |
Informative. Thumps up @OP |
Re: EAR CARE: Why Remove Ear Wax? Do They Protect The Ear? - Doctorsofficeng by George2016(m): 9:35pm On Jan 19, 2017 |
Interesting |
Re: EAR CARE: Why Remove Ear Wax? Do They Protect The Ear? - Doctorsofficeng by wins18(m): 9:35pm On Jan 19, 2017 |
nawa oo what exactly is their point, that we should be careful while cleaning or not at all indulge in that? 2 Likes |
Re: EAR CARE: Why Remove Ear Wax? Do They Protect The Ear? - Doctorsofficeng by sod09(m): 9:36pm On Jan 19, 2017 |
d tin day pain me sef wen trying to remove... i just leave am day comot hinself |
Re: EAR CARE: Why Remove Ear Wax? Do They Protect The Ear? - Doctorsofficeng by smithe113(m): 9:37pm On Jan 19, 2017 |
I insert objects into my ear for the d sweet sensation i get nd not for cleaning, thou i know its bad......... Impacted Cerumen, a presentation i gave in school nd got an A 7 Likes |
Re: EAR CARE: Why Remove Ear Wax? Do They Protect The Ear? - Doctorsofficeng by Nobody: 9:37pm On Jan 19, 2017 |
I don't wanna taste wax while kissing his ears pls!!! |
Re: EAR CARE: Why Remove Ear Wax? Do They Protect The Ear? - Doctorsofficeng by Chrisrare: 9:37pm On Jan 19, 2017 |
Re: EAR CARE: Why Remove Ear Wax? Do They Protect The Ear? - Doctorsofficeng by Livefreeordieha(m): 9:38pm On Jan 19, 2017 |
DoctorsOfficeNg:all the pigs in the house now will be like .... 2 Likes
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Re: EAR CARE: Why Remove Ear Wax? Do They Protect The Ear? - Doctorsofficeng by ruggedtimi(m): 9:38pm On Jan 19, 2017 |
And m addicted to cleaning my ear... 1 Like |
Re: EAR CARE: Why Remove Ear Wax? Do They Protect The Ear? - Doctorsofficeng by eagleonearth(m): 9:40pm On Jan 19, 2017 |
The poster above me is addicted because the thing dey sweet die. I am very careful when doing it because I have seen someone who pulled out the stick without the cotton, when a nurse tried to help out, blood came out when scissors was used to force the cotton out. What if the cotton went inside more, na operation be that oo. Again I don't stay around people who might hit me in the hand I'm using and puncture my eardrum. But cleaning of ear is a nice habit when using a good and certified cotton bud. |
Re: EAR CARE: Why Remove Ear Wax? Do They Protect The Ear? - Doctorsofficeng by Uyi168: 9:43pm On Jan 19, 2017 |
SpitsOnYoruba:..Ur moniker though.. |
Re: EAR CARE: Why Remove Ear Wax? Do They Protect The Ear? - Doctorsofficeng by Lanre4uonly(m): 9:46pm On Jan 19, 2017 |
Well said. Thanks OP. |
Re: EAR CARE: Why Remove Ear Wax? Do They Protect The Ear? - Doctorsofficeng by eagleonearth(m): 9:47pm On Jan 19, 2017 |
smithe113: 1 Like
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Re: EAR CARE: Why Remove Ear Wax? Do They Protect The Ear? - Doctorsofficeng by arshavineering(m): 9:57pm On Jan 19, 2017 |
So OP u mean say na cotton bud abi wax damage Bubu ear? |
Re: EAR CARE: Why Remove Ear Wax? Do They Protect The Ear? - Doctorsofficeng by Realhommie(m): 9:58pm On Jan 19, 2017 |
@DoctorsOfficeNg.. My right ear has been ringing continuously for sometime now, i don't feel no pain and the noise isn't heavy and it's bearable.. I only get uncomfortable with it sometimes when i'm in a very quiet environment trying to meditate and also most times at night before going to bed, starting to get worried oooooo.. Please what could be the ish and likely remedy Thanks in anticipation. |
Re: EAR CARE: Why Remove Ear Wax? Do They Protect The Ear? - Doctorsofficeng by richard870(m): 9:58pm On Jan 19, 2017 |
something people don dey remove before dem born you |
Re: EAR CARE: Why Remove Ear Wax? Do They Protect The Ear? - Doctorsofficeng by AfterEarth(f): 9:58pm On Jan 19, 2017 |
Abeg , make I hear word .. Someone cannot remove earwax again .. If someone removes some of his/her earwax , not all of the earwax were gone .. There are also wax that are inner. So, person go dey carry dirt for ear dey waka .. Abeq jhoor Earwax people has been removing even with stick self .. How many done deaf? Hehehe .. This is super story, a life of strive and sorrow ... |
Re: EAR CARE: Why Remove Ear Wax? Do They Protect The Ear? - Doctorsofficeng by Ademoore07(m): 10:01pm On Jan 19, 2017 |
OP, are u an ENT specialist? What's the solution to tinnitus? 1 Like |
Re: EAR CARE: Why Remove Ear Wax? Do They Protect The Ear? - Doctorsofficeng by Xzbit91: 10:03pm On Jan 19, 2017 |
SpitsOnYoruba: Then why don't you sit at home? @bolded I was like you once, cleaning my ears everyday until I started having serious pain in the ears, I was advised by a medical professional to stop cleaning my ears everyday that actually ear wax is the body defense mechanism against dust going directly to the ear drum which he suspects was the cause of the pain and the trick worked so this article is on point 2 Likes |
Re: EAR CARE: Why Remove Ear Wax? Do They Protect The Ear? - Doctorsofficeng by Adesiji77: 10:04pm On Jan 19, 2017 |
Thanks for the information... |
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