Earwax is natural and cleans, lubricates, and protects the ear canals by trapping dirt and impeding the spread of bacteria. Most of the time, old earwax moves through the ear canal via jaw movements and chewing motions. When it spreads to the outside of the ear, it flakes off. Earwax blockage happens when earwax, also called cerumen, builds up in the ear or turns hard and becomes difficult to wash away. If excessive earwax is left untreated, the symptoms of the impaction will become worse. The signs and symptoms of earwax obstruction may include some of the following:
Probably the biggest problem with trying to remedy earwax build-up is the temptation to put something into your ears to remove the excess wax. Inserting an object in your ear can make the situation much worse. There are safe ways to take care of earwax build-up, and here are few of them:
Time To See A Doctor
If home remedies do not release the hardened earwax, you may need to see an ear doctor to clean your ear or eliminate the blockage with a curette or other instrument. Earwax may return, and it is probable that you will treat excessive earwax build-up more than once during your lifetime. The good news is that excessive earwax build-up is usually a temporary problem with symptoms subsiding quickly. Keep your ears clean and remember to leave the earwax alone unless it is causing you hearing problems or blocking your ear canal.
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