The Ears Cleans Itself
Neither swabs or irrigation water or oil. You have to let the ear develops its natural cleansing process, expelling the wax out.
The ear has a natural self-cleaning wax that allows manufacturing to be going out little by little to the outside and removed.!
Therefore, the otolaryngologist (ear care, nose, throat) advise against use of swabs, as well as irrigation water or oil in a home, and insist that you must go to the professionals to remove the plugs formen. The swabs are sold in pharmacies should not be used for the hygiene of the ears because what we do is hit the wax and push it in causing ourselves a wax plug.
Also, if the swab is inserted too deeply into the ear tunnel can cause severe damage, among which include a ruptured eardrum, also known as tympanic membrane perforation. Perforations can cause severe facial paralysis and vertigo.
Prepared or be used as a prophylactic drops or perform duct washed with serum or other substance.
Therefore, the best way to clean the ear is to let this develop its natural cleansing process.
No wonder that when a doctor asks “How do you wash your ears?, It responds with an almost comical phrase” wash ears with your elbows, that is, anything by themselves they will do their work ” .
The wax is not bad
It is a natural barrier that holds the ear tunnel and we should not withdraw. It has a protective function that serves to trap dust, microorganisms and foreign particles and prevent them from entering and damaging it.
What happens is that in some people, the glands produce more wax than can be easily removed and this extra wax may harden in the ear tunnel and block the ear. Normally, to clean the ear tunnel ear just wet in the shower and clean the outer area of the ear with gauze or thin towel.
“Only the ear should be cleaned, ie the outside, and always with great care,” noted experts.
In no case should introduce swab or other objects in the ears (cotton, twisted corner of a napkin or supplements that are used as hair pins) because there is a danger of perforating the thin membrane lining the tympanum and leave it exposed to possible infection with serious consequences.
Clean your ear improperly can cause injuries that can range from a simple plug to infections, perforations or other injuries.
If the cap persists or you notice a hearing loss it is best to visit your otolaryngologist, which must go at least once a year.
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Yes – this is so important to know. So many people stick swabs and solutions in their ears. Tut-tut!
I reckon you owe me a little visit to my posts, Gina.
Just had to call in a give this another ‘like’ – it’s a great article.
