The best ear wax removal kit should be easy to use, safe and effective. It should also be compact and convenient to carry with you.
Regular cotton swabs can damage the ear canal, and they often push the earwax in deeper than necessary. This can lead to eardrum perforation and other painful injuries.
Ear canal size
Ear canals are shaped differently for each person, Erich Voigt, MD, clinical associate professor in the department of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at NYU Langone Health, tells SELF. That means there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to earbud fit, especially when it comes to how much ear wax you should be using.
The wax serves as a lubricant, protecting the ears from infection and preventing dry skin. But if you’re using earbuds too often, you may end up with an excess of wax that can clog the ear canal, which can cause hearing loss or discomfort.
Fortunately, there are a lot of options when it comes to removing wax at home. These include liquid earwax removers, irrigation kits that flush the ear canal with a syringe, and ear drops that soften the earwax before you scoop it out.
Type of ear wax
Earwax isn’t something that most people think about much, but it’s a big part of protecting the inner ear against infection. It’s similar to other protective elements on the body – nose hairs, tears – in that it helps prevent bacteria and small objects from entering the ear canal.
It also helps maintain the acidity of the ear, which is crucial to preventing infections. It’s important to know that earwax comes in two forms: wet and dry.
A single SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism) in the ABCC11 gene is responsible for determining earwax type, which explains why some people have sticky and smelly cerumen while others have wax that’s less dense and more honey-coloured.
Regardless of earwax type, the best way to care for your ears is to leave them alone. The ear is naturally self-cleaning and will eventually flush excess wax out when it needs to.
Operation procedure
If you are looking for a safe and convenient way to remove ear wax, you should consider using an ear wax removal kit. These kits are designed to provide effective results and can be used by people of all ages, including children.
Ear wax is a natural product that helps maintain the health of your ears by regulating moisture, preventing ear infections, and protecting the ear canal against damage. Occasionally, however, excess ear wax can lead to hearing issues, odors, itching, and other symptoms.
Common methods for removing excess ear wax include irrigation and suctioning. Both of these techniques are clinically-proven and have been shown to be effective, but both carry risks that must be taken into consideration before using them.
Safety
Ear wax is a natural bodily secretion, and it’s something we all need to get rid of from time to time. Thankfully, there are ways to do it safely without causing damage or pain.
For starters, don’t stick any small objects into your ears – cotton swabs and similar items should not be used for ear wax removal. This is because they can push the earwax deeper into your ear canal or cause a puncture to your eardrum, which could result in hearing loss.
Also, be sure to keep the tip of the swab pointed away from your ear to avoid scratching or poking your ear drum.
In addition, some earwax removal kits are designed to spray liquid into your ears and allow it to dissolve the wax without harming the eardrum or tympanic membrane. These types of earwax removal kits are safe for most people, but it’s best to consult with your doctor before using one.
