{"id":26554,"date":"2022-07-21T19:44:51","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T23:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/?p=26554"},"modified":"2023-12-19T14:45:59","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T19:45:59","slug":"how-to-safely-remove-earwax-at-home-and-when-to-see-an-ent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/how-to-safely-remove-earwax-at-home-and-when-to-see-an-ent\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Safely Remove Earwax at Home, and When To See an ENT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The right amount of earwax is essential to cleaning and protecting your ears. However, sometimes earwax can build up in the ear and cause problems like earaches, ear infections<\/a> and even temporary hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Removing Earwax at Home\"Close<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have earwax buildup, you may be tempted to try and clean your ears with a cotton swab. However, this can actually push earwax deeper into your ear canal and cause serious damage to the lining of your ear canal or eardrum.<\/a> It\u2019s important to remember never to stick any object into your ear when trying to remove earwax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, you can allow a few drops of water to enter the ear while showering before tilting your head and gently rinsing it out. Just ensure you don\u2019t let the water forcefully enter your ear canal, as this could trap water in the ear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another option is to purchase an over-the-counter earwax removal kit at New Liberty Pharmacy<\/a> or another local store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When to Visit Your ENT Specialist for Earwax Buildup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The safest way to remove earwax<\/a> is to visit an ENT specialist. If you are experiencing ear pressure, fullness, pain, a ringing in the ear (tinnitus), or difficulty hearing, make an appointment to get checked out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your provider will look into your ear to check for blockage and, if any is found, may use several different methods to remove it, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n