When there is a very large and hard earwax in the ear, the main consideration is cerumen embolism in the external auditory canal. The methods of removing it include cerumen hook removal method, ear canal flushing method, and suction device suction method.
1. Cerumen hook removal method: The cerumen hook is gently penetrated into the deeper part of the ear canal by following the gap between the posterior upper wall of the ear canal and the cerumen, and then the cerumen hook is gently rotated to hook the stiff cerumen, and it is loosened while slowly hooked outward.
2. Ear canal rinsing method: first drop sodium bicarbonate solution to soften the stiff cerumen, after the cerumen is softened, use saline to rinse it out of the external ear canal.
3. Suction method: For cerumen softened with sodium bicarbonate solution, suction method can also be used, especially for patients with narrow external auditory canal. It should be performed under the clear vision of the otoscope and the suction force of the suction device should not be too strong.
If the above symptoms occur, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time and ask a professional doctor to remove the cerumen, so as not to hurt the eardrum or other tissues and cause unnecessary damage.