If you’re feeling like your ears are clogged, you may be dealing with earwax buildup. This is normal, so don’t worry!
Earwax serves the important purpose of trapping dirt and debris that gets into your ears. Without it, you’d be at a higher risk of developing ear infections. Earwax usually works its way out of your ears naturally, but sometimes it can build up and become impacted. This can cause your hearing to become impaired. We often see patients who think they may be experiencing hearing loss, but in reality, their ears are just clogged with excess wax.
The most common reason for impacted earwax is cleaning your ears with a cotton swab. I know it can be tempting, but avoid doing this as it can make the problem worse and can even damage your eardrum. Instead, if you’re experiencing clogged or blocked ears, consider coming in for a professional cleaning.
Home Remedies for Clogged Ears
Proceed with caution if you go searching for advice on the internet. Some home remedies that you may come across could make things worse and potentially damage your ears.
If your symptoms are mild, using over-the-counter eardrops or flushing the wax out with water may be effective. If these don’t solve the problem, then seeking the help of a hearing care professional is the safest option.
Whatever you do, do not use candles to remove your earwax. Although this method may be recommended on the internet as a home remedy, it’s dangerous and should be avoided. Dripping hot wax into your ears can cause damage to your ears and leave you in a worse situation than you were in before.
Why Should I Avoid Using Cotton Swabs to Clean My Ears?
It can be satisfying to get in there with a cotton swab, but this method only pushes the wax deeper into your ear canal, leading to more blockage. Your ear may also recognize the swab as a foreign object, like dirt or debris, and produce more wax to protect your ear from damage. Avoid sticking anything in your ears!
Trust us on this – professional earwax removal can help you hear better and keep your ears healthy for years to come!
Professional Earwax Removal at Dion Hearing Centre
Here at Dion Hearing Centre, we are equipped with the right tools and expertise to safely and properly remove impacted earwax.
If you’ve read this far and think that professional earwax removal may help you and your hearing health, then you’re in the right place. If you’d like to schedule an ear cleaning, give our office a call Monday–Friday at (226) 674-1127. We are available between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. You can also request an appointment, and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible!
