Everyone has earwax, and for good reason. It protects the inner ear from damage caused by outside bacteria and dirt. However, when you get too much of a good thing, problems can arise like poor hearing, dizziness and even infections that can result in permanent hearing loss. That's why it's imperative to unplug wax in your ear when it develops using safe and appropriate cleaning techniques.
Step 1
Fill an eyedropper with baby oil, hydrogen peroxide, glycerin or store-bought ear drops. Place a few drops in the ear with the wax blockage twice a day, at least 30 minutes prior to attempting an extraction method. This will soften the wax and make it easier to remove.
Step 2
Tilt your head to the side with the plugged ear and tug the outside of the ear upward. Then, use a syringe to aim water into the ear. This water should be at body temperature. Any extreme temperature in your ear could make you dizzy for a time.
Step 3
Tilt your head over a sink to allow the water to drip out of your ear and to finish the flushing process. The wax should come out in a semi-liquid form. Dry your ear with a clean towel.
Step 4
Repeat steps 1 through 3 until all of the wax plug comes out of your ear. You should be able to tell when this has been accomplished as your hearing will get better and any pain you were experiencing will dissipate.
Step 5
Visit doctor if at-home irrigation and flushing of the ear fails to work. Your doctor will flush the ear out as well, but may also physically remove the wax plug by gently scraping it out of the ear.
Things You'll Need
- Eye dropper
- Baby oil
- Hydrogen Pyroxide
- Glycerine
- Ear drops, commercial preparation
- Syringe, without needle
