[crazyface]

Hello!

I have too much ear wax all the time. (It's not just what I think; I have to go to the doctor often to get it removed.) I am tired of making appointments and paying doctor's bills to get it removed though, so I was hoping that maybe some of you would have good tips for cleaning one's own ears?

I have found this product page, and the idea sounds good, but the price is pretty expensive. Maybe you know of something similar (or better) but for less cost? !"Earwax Removal With A Self-Use Ear Irrigation Syringe"! If no-one suggests an alternative, this is probably what I will get, because the smaller earwax removal devices from the drugstore just don't work for me -- I need more water than they have, and a more firm stream. Hydrogen peroxide doesn't help me much either.

I got this strange little ear pick, but I have no idea how to use it...and the water plunger seems safer anyway.

Okay, thanks for reading, I appreciae your help if you advice for me!

Thank you, bye!

 

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[cAsE sEnSiTiVe]

portable shower head, warm water....just enough to melt the wax. Tilting your head sideways so the warm water and the melted wax can run out....shoot the water in your ear for a couple of minutes...each ear. Use a lower flow setting.

Works like a charm....I have never had issues with ear wax.

Q-tips can push the wax further into the canal if not careful.

 

[classicalguy]

I heard from a friend that ENT doctors now have vacuum cleaners for your ears. They vacuum out the wax. Never tried it.

 

[Rednamalas1]

won't that pull out the eardrum as well ?

 

[daveDerek]

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Originally Posted by crazyface /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hello! I have too much ear wax all the time. (It's not just what I think; I have to go to the doctor often to get it removed.) I am tired of making appointments and paying doctor's bills to get it removed though, so I was hoping that maybe some of you would have good tips for cleaning one's own ears? I have found this product page, and the idea sounds good, but the price is pretty expensive. Maybe you know of something similar (or better) but for less cost? !"Earwax Removal With A Self-Use Ear Irrigation Syringe"! If no-one suggests an alternative, this is probably what I will get, because the smaller earwax removal devices from the drugstore just don't work for me -- I need more water than they have, and a more firm stream. Hydrogen peroxide doesn't help me much either.

why don't you ask your doctor about the device to make sure that he thinks it safe. the price is awfully high for a large syringe with an angled tip, but it's still less costly, both in terms of time and money, than frequent medical appoinments. it sure looks like the device could be cloned and sold for a small fraction of their price and still be profitable. if you get one please report back and let us know how it works as yours is not an uncommon complaint.

 

[Jeff E]

Try googling "ear wax syringe."

In a few minutes I have learned that

1. there are racial differences in earwax
2. even professional syringing is controversial
3. ear specialists use a curette for wax removal
4. earwax does good things
5. earwax gradually migrates out of the ear
6. softeners (like olive oil) can help
7. cotton swabs are not recommended for earwax removal

I would not try that syringe you linked in your original post. It looks too powerful and thus overly risky. Maybe wax softeners along with more gentle, drug store bulb syringes would do the trick.

Let us know how it comes out. [pun intended]

 

[Fuzzy OneThree]

Sorry if seems a little too risky, but I think a regular cooking baster could do the job just as well.

Just use it in the shower, like they said. I'll probably test it out today because the doctor told me yesterday that my left ear is pretty clogged.

Just thought of this: If you have a water pick (for cleaning teeth), I think you could try that out too.

 

[92135011]

the recommended method these days is to use a few drops of olive oil. Drop some in the ear every now and again and it will soften up and dissolve some of the wax in your ear. Problem with syringe is that 1) if not careful you can bust an eardrum and 2) old earwax is very hard and will not be affected by syringes. The oil should soften up those hard pieces quite well. Use a cotton ball to prevent the oil from draining out too quickly. Might need to do it a few times....

Or you can use products like cerumenex, which is a mix of castor oil and peroxide or something like that, which will dissolve your clots.

 

[Fuzzy OneThree]

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Originally Posted by 92135011 /img/forum/go_quote.gif 2) old earwax is very hard and will not be affected by syringes

Say that to the raisin-sized piece of earwax I just got out with the baster I suggested. (

but really more like this

)

 

[usc goose]

The Bionix Lighted Ear Curette

I've used this on people and it works pretty well.

 

[chia-pet]

I also have crazy, rampant ear wax. I mostly just leave it be, but I heard from my sister (a doctor) that you can purchase some over-the-counter drops for it. Maybe you could ask your doctor or your local pharmacy next time.

 

[Drag0n]

How about one of those Water Pick teeth cleaners that shoot water to clean your teeth? Maybe the steady stream can clean your ears after softening it with ear wax removal oil ?


WP-100 Countertop Dental Water Jet >> Oral Health

 

[AlienChaser]

Hydrogen Peroxide!

Lay on your side and use a dropper to fill your ear canal, or if your good like me
you can carefully pour it into your ear (have a piece of paper towel ready to
soak up any spill or overflow) the hydrogen peroxide will break up and dissolve
even the hard wax (I take about 15 minutes per ear) You will feel the chunks
of wax breaking loose. I have used this method for many years and can notice
a clear improvement in my hearing and cleanliness after.

Cheap, easy, and works well.

Peace

 

[intoflatlines]

I have a lot of earwax and have to get it removed by the doctor as well. My earwax is very hard and it hurts when it gets removed. I have started using Otix drops ear wax removal and it does dissolve the wax and it comes with the irrigation thing to flush out the wax. Give it a shot.