Ants crawling into the ear can be treated by flashlight irradiation, ear canal flushing, otoscopic removal and other methods.
1. Flashlight irradiation: ants and other insects have phototropic properties, ants crawling into the ear can be irradiated with a flashlight to the ear hole, ants can crawl out of the ear canal by themselves with the light column of the flashlight.
2. Ear canal flushing: saline or hydrogen peroxide can also be used to flush the ear canal, during the process of flushing the ear canal, the ants can be prompted to suffocate and die, and then be discharged from the body with the water flow.
3. Otoscopic removal: If the above methods are ineffective, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital as soon as possible. The otolaryngologist can determine the location of the ants through the otoscope, and then remove the ants with the help of a suction device or a special foreign body clamp.
Avoid pulling out the ear after the ants have crawled into the ear, so as not to encourage the ants to enter into the depth of the ear canal or damage the ear canal or eardrum. Once the entrapment fails, consult an ENT as soon as possible and have the ants removed by a doctor with specialized tools.