These days, various patients go to the hospital complaining of ear pain. When examined by the doctor, it is found that the ear is filled with ear wax. Which may also need to be removed.
What is ear wax?
Ear wax is a smooth substance secreted by the ear glands, which prevents any dirt, dust, foreign body etc. from outside from reaching the airway, due to which the airway does not get harmed.
This is a continuous process, but when it becomes excessive, pain starts in the ear, of course, this happens when the air wax dries up.
Can we clean the ears at home?
Generally, ears should not be cleaned at home, otherwise there are chances of bursting of the eardrum. Also, do not put any sharp object in the ear. Ear buds should also be avoided as far as possible. Their use can also cause ear infection. Do not use them to remove wax. Oil, garlic, water or any other suggested thing should never be used to remove wax stuck in the ear, otherwise hearing power can be impaired forever. On talking to Dr. Rahul, an ear nose throat specialist, I came to know that the use of all these also causes a special type of fungal infection.
How to clean the ear?
Generally, ear nose throat specialists use syringing method to clean the ear, sometimes the ear is also cleaned with vacuum method. Cleaning ears at home is not without risks, it should always be avoided.
In case of any problem, consult an ear, nose and throat specialist
