An ear wax blockage can affect your hearing or lead to anear infection.
This article will go over what to doand not doif you have an ear wax blockage.
You should not use these products if you have a hole in your ear drum.
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Sometimes, letting a little bit of water sit in the ear before irrigating will help loosen the wax.
It should not hurt, but you may feel a little dizzy or nauseated.
A curette looks like a tiny spoon with a long handle.
This strategy can be done in a providers office and is usually very effective and not uncomfortable.
Do not attempt to scoop out ear wax yourself.
A healthcare provider can look for an ear wax blockage using a special instrument such as an otoscope.
Then, you lay down on a clean towel and let the excess run out.
When youre done, treat the other ear the same way.
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