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Learn about using a saline ear wash for ear irrigation at home

Ear wax protects the ear canal. If it accumulates, remove it to avoid hearing loss. When cleaning the ear, be cautious. Some cleaning procedures can harm the ears; thus, ear saline solution is preferable. Ears are regularly cleaned with cotton swabs. Experts advise against using them as the sinuses and ears are interconnected. Congested sinuses affect ear pressure, making congestion treatment a better option instead of ear cleaning with cotton swabs. ‌ 

Ears self-clean and eliminate extra wax in most cases. However, wax build-up can harm the eardrum and canal. As a result, your hearing will be impacted. Earaches and ringing in the ears are common symptoms. Instead of harmful practices, use ear saline solutions to clean your or your child's ears and remove extra wax.

Saline solution sounds complicated, but it's just warm water mixed with salt. Additionally, you can make the solution yourself at home and use it for several purposes. Use a saline solution for congestion, post-nasal drip, and even a sore throat. It's a cheap and effective method with very little risk to health and can even help reduce ear infections in children. 

What is ear irrigation?

Ear irrigation is a common treatment for removing extra earwax, also known as cerumen, and foreign objects from the ear. Wax is produced by the ear to protect and lubricate it and to keep debris out to prevent bacterial growth. A blockage in the ear caused by too much earwax or hardened earwax can induce earaches, ringing in the ears, or temporary hearing loss.

The ear is extremely sensitive, especially the canal and eardrum. Over time, earwax build-up might cause damage to these structures. Your hearing may be harmed as a result of this. Ear irrigation is a safe approach to remove extra earwax and reduce the risk of ear injury. 

In Addition, foreign objects, such as food, insects, or small stones, can get stuck in the ear. The goal in these situations is to remove the things carefully and swiftly before they go farther into the ear or cause harm to the sensitive canal. Ear irrigation can help remove foreign objects from the ear canal. 

Your doctor can do earwax irrigation, or you can do it yourself at home using an irrigation kit that contains a bulb syringe. Keep in mind, if you or your child has an infection in the ear canal, avoid ear irrigation, whether at home or at the doctor's office. After irrigation, you may experience temporary dizziness, ear canal pain or discomfort, or tinnitus (ringing in the ears). 

What is an ear cleaning solution?

Any solution designed to clean the ear is a cleaning solution. Saline solution is the safest, but you can use other options too, as long as you monitor the safety. Using hydrogen peroxide mixed with vinegar and rubbing alcohol can soften ear wax, and it's both safe and effective. However, it may irritate your eardrum, especially if you have any ear problems. 

Why salt water ear wax removal is a safe ear wax removal solution

One of the most effective ways to clean your ears safely is to use saltwater. You can dissolve the salt completely by mixing a teaspoon or so of salt into some warm water. Next, soak a cotton ball or two in a bowl of water. Next, squeeze some of the solution from the cotton ball into your ear, not too much, just a few drops, and turn your ear towards the ceiling. Stay in that posture for three to six minutes with your ear up, turn it towards the floor and let it drain. 

While it soaks, the saltwater softens and loosens the wax, and draining your ear will remove both the solution and the earwax it loosens. Finish the job around the outer ear with a cloth, removing the last of the wax and drying your ear. Alternatively, you can use a bulb syringe to get the solution into your ear. 

As salt dries out and water is completely safe, this solution is the safest option for removing earwax as it will not damage the ear. Other wax removing solutions, especially over-the-counter solutions, may have harmful ingredients that can cause allergy or irritation. It's best to stick with simple ingredients proven to work. 

How to use an ear saline solution

Cleaning your ears with ear irrigation performed by your doctor is a preferable option. The doctor will examine the inside of your ear to ensure that your symptoms are caused by wax build-up rather than a serious problem. ‌If you have your own otoscope, you can learn to do this process at home.

An otoscope will be inserted into your ear's entrance to diagnose excess earwax. The device enhances the image by shining light into the ear canal. If wax build-up is the cause, an ear irrigation technique may be performed in the doctor's office. To flush away the wax, they will use a syringe-like equipment to insert water and a saline mixture into the ear. As the water enters your ear, the sensation is a little unsettling.

Consider purchasing a Teslong otoscope to inspect and clean your ears

Purchase a Teslong otoscope and gain the ability to keep track of your family's health. Our otoscopes can help look for ear infections, earwax build-up, and foreign objects in the ear. Use one of our many options to inspect and clean your ears or your child's. Save a trip to the doctor's office by inspecting at home and learning to clean the ear with saline solution. Visit our website today to choose the best solution for your family, and then take a look at our other services to assist you around the house and with mechanical problems.

 

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