There is no absolute answer to the question of whether the ears should be cleaned regularly. Under normal circumstances, the external auditory canal is in a state of self-balance, and even if there is a small amount of cerumen secretion, it can be discharged through the movement of the temporomandibular joint and “self-cleaned”. In the case of oily ears, congenital narrowing of the external auditory canal, or impeded cerumen discharge, it is recommended to go to the hospital for regular cleaning.
1. Under normal circumstances, the external auditory canal of most people is in a self-balancing state. The small amount of cerumen secreted by the external auditory canal has a certain protective effect on the ear and tympanic membrane, which can block the intrusion of insects, dust and other harmful substances, and at the same time, it can also play a certain function of sound prevention. So there is no need to deliberately clean up the ear, the ear into the water can use a cotton swab gently turn a turn can be.
2. Pathological conditions: If you have oily ear, congenital narrowing of the external auditory canal, or impeded cerumen discharge, etc., and the cerumen blockage causes ear pain, ear blockage, hearing loss and other clinical symptoms, it is recommended that you visit a hospital regularly, and have the cerumen removed by a specialist with the help of professional instruments.