Earwax, medically known as cerumen, has the function of blocking pathogens and generally does not require special treatment and can be discharged through chewing, talking, sneezing and other actions. If there is more earwax, it should be removed by cerumen hook, rinsing method, suction method, etc. according to individual situation.
1. Chewing movement: cerumen is a kind of secretion secreted by the human external auditory canal, which mainly plays the role of maintaining the acidic environment of the external auditory canal and can inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi. Generally, it can be discharged by itself with exercise, eating and talking.
2. Cerumen Hook: If the cerumen is large and hard, blocking the external ear canal and causing hearing loss, it needs to be removed in the hospital. Cerumen can be removed directly with a cerumen hook.
3. Rinsing method: If the cerumen is too hard or too big, use sodium bicarbonate solution to soften the cerumen, and then use warm saline to rinse it.
4. Suction method: If the tympanic membrane is perforated, the flushing method cannot be used, and the cerumen needs to be softened first, and then suctioned out with a suction device. Patients are advised not to pull out the ear by themselves to avoid infection.
If there is any discomfort, consult a doctor in time, and the above medicines should be used according to the doctor’s prescription.