Best earwax removal products according to redditors
We found 341 Reddit comments discussing the best earwax removal products. We ranked the 88 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 341 Reddit comments discussing the best earwax removal products. We ranked the 88 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
For some reason, whenever I swim, I get crazy amounts of ear wax buildup over the next couple of days. I used one of those Japanese ear picks for a while, and it helped, but then I discovered this glorious device. Fill it with warm water, shoot it into your ear, and repeat. The first few sprays probably won't produce much, as it needs to soften up the wax a bit first, but then big chunks of wax start coming out of your ear and suddenly you can hear so much better. It's the most satisfying thing ever.
The photos in the Amazon reviews are disgusting, but they'll give you an idea of what will be coming out of your ears.
https://www.amazon.com/Elephant-Washer-Bottle-Doctor-Easy/dp/B005M2B5P0/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1468922685&sr=1-2&keywords=ear+wax+removal
This works much better and can be done safely at home. I have ear wax problems in one ear and this is what my otolaryngologist uses.
I get these so frequently it's crazy. And they're huge, like 3 times the size of that. I got this thing on Amazon and it's literally a godsend because they're not dropping down the back of my throat as I try to cough them out.
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Also, happy cake day! Seems like a nice gift
I'll be honest, I have ear wax issues. Despite others here saying wax is SUPPOSED to drain from the ear, mine does not. I've had issues my whole life. I don't use Q-tips because I was also told it was bad.
When I can tell my ears are getting bad, I will use hydrogen peroxide (
HO2H2O2), of which you can buy a lifetime supply of for $1. That with a bulb to force water in usually helps for the average person. I like this method just to listen to all the fizzing. It's like pop in your ear.Every once in a while I need to go to the doctor to get my ears cleaned. I only do this when I'm losing hearing though since it can get pretty expensive. They use a squirt bottle to with a small funnel on the end and force warm water into your ear. This is the result. Gross as all get out, warning you.
I recently bought the tool they use on Amazon, but there is something that the doctor does a lot better than me. They can get a lot of nasty gunk out of there.
In summary, warm water with force, and funny chemicals. All much better than a Q-tip.
He says it was this:
https://www.amazon.com/Clinere%C2%AE-Cleaners-Remover-Cleaning-Instantly/dp/B01C46K13I/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=ear+currettes+disposable&qid=1567525658&s=gateway&sr=8-4
You actually aren't supposed to do that. The warnings not to put Q-Tips in your ear on the package are there for a reason.
It gives you no medical benefit and when you clean your ear with them you actually push a good deal of the ear wax deeper into the ear canal, which builds up over time and can result in a blockage, which can cause pain, hearing problems, ringing in the ear, or dizziness. You can also accidentally puncture your ear drum using these.
Most people also don't have to and shouldn't clean the ear wax in the canal, it's there to clean and moisturize your ears, prevents insects to a certain extent from entering it and is anti-bacterial. Constantly removing it often results in earaches and a higher risk of ear infections.
If you actually have to clean your ear, use ear syringes, they are a cheap and safe way to clean your ears, never use Q-Tips for that!
I have terribly waxy ears too. So bad I used to periodically go half deaf from the blockages which could also be very painful. Used to have my ears cleaned out by doctors twice a year.
Buy an ear scope, mostly sold in Japan but you can order one online. You can actually see what's going on in your ear and manually clean it out with a little scoop so you can avoid damaging anything or pushing it deeper : ) I haven't had problems with ear wax in a few years now since I got one and I wish I had bought one sooner!
Example (one I have): https://www.amazon.com/CODEN-Scope-Otoscope-Earwax-Cleaner/dp/B00Y0BC5LC
I got u fam:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018VMED2E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_i06WCb65F33JD
Most Asian markets have them. Or of course amazon. bamboo ear picks
I used to use bobby pins, but [I'll just leave this life-changing utensil here] (http://www.amazon.com/Silver-Stainless-Earpicks-Curette-Remove/dp/B00CQK73AM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1413480465&sr=8-4&keywords=ear+scoop)
I have eczema in my ear canals. These things are by far the best at getting unwanted wax and skin out of your ears.
Ninja edit: don't ever get the plastic ones.
There's something on Amazon called an Elephant Ear. $30 seems a little much for a plastic bottle and some tubing, but it's got to be cheaper than a doctor. I've used mine three times in three years and each time, out plopped an impressive, firm wad of ear gunk along with a little "pop!", followed by deliciously crisp hearing. It's awesome.
At this point, I look forward to impacted wax just to get the satisfaction of cleaning it out.
Go to a doctor, you may have a painful buildup of ear wax. That tends to happen by the age of around ~35ish for most people.
If that is indeed the cause, they will probably tell you to get some Debrox and put drops in your ears a few times a day for a week or two, then come back to them and they'll do a professional ear washing.
As the son of an ear doctor, lemme caution people to please, please, please refrain from doing this with anything but a large bore nozzle and low pressure. Or simply not at all; instead use a special ear cleaning tool that is designed not to direct a thin, high pressure jet of water directly at your eardrum.
http://www.amazon.com/Health-Enterprises-Inc-Removal-Syringe/dp/B000SOJXGA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1318304160&sr=8-1
If you have bad wax buildup, by the time you need to do something about it, H2O2 can't save you. On top of that, you then run the risk of getting liquid caught behind the earwax, suffer short term hearing loss, and increased risk of infection. If you need to do something like this, just go straight for the Debrox, and then consider the curette. Just be careful not to wreck your eardrum.
Edit: /u/PriceZombie knows what's up.
Yep. I have really waxy ears, and they once got so clogged that I couldn't hear. Doctor used one of these to clean it out and it worked great. You can buy them for less than the cost of the doctor visit (but it was worth it to learn about this).
I have an earwax scoop I purchased at an asian supermarket that I use for this purpose (never used in the ear lol. I use the other pick that came with it for that purpose.)
Just like this one
https://smile.amazon.com/Japanese-Bamboo-Ear-Pick-Mimikaki/dp/B005POBIEI/ref=sr_1_31?crid=36T6E8KRSY63J&keywords=earwax+scoop&qid=1550673510&s=gateway&sprefix=earwax+sc%2Caps%2C213&sr=8-31
The key is to use this after. https://www.amazon.com/Acu-Life-Ear-Wax-Removal-Syringe/dp/B000SOJXGA
It's a syringe for your ears that won't let the water go directly on your eardrums so you can put more pressure than a regular syringe. Works well for me.
Yummy.
Periodically I have a TON of stuff like this come out of my ears. It used to be a lot worse.
Here's a fun story (with some useful info): I needed ear canal impressions for custom earplugs recently. Upon checking my ears, the audiologist immediately declared that one of my ears was almost completely blocked with impacted earwax and I'd have to get it cleared before I could get the impressions.
Like most people these days, it's doubtless partly due to high decibel listening - particularly using my closed cup headphones - and general assault from noisy life in general. The earwax overproduction is partly your ear defending itself, and also possibly overproduction due to irritation or environmental factors.
Apparently my eardrum was almost completely covered -- just the tiniest gap through which I was hearing (yet I heard no difference in sound whatsoever between ears, and I'm a sound engineer!).
So, in order to take the impressions you need clear ear canals. To accomplish this within a week, I used the following:
and this MAGICAL ear syringe:
DON'T use any products that involve suction or curettess / earpicks / q-tips. You should avoid touching the incredibly sensitive eardrum at all costs.
Alternating between olive oil and the chemical product I found worked well.
This part is slightly messy. If you are able to sleep on your side without moving, the simplest way to loosen up the earwax is to tilt your head right over, drop olive oil right into the ear until it feels completely blocked, massage in vigorously and leave overnight. Sleep with your head on a towel.
In the morning, you'll find some will have seeped out but the rest will be absorbed into the hardened earwax. Later that day, use the urea hydrogen peroxide based product for some more aggressive breakdown. Tilt your head and apply the drops, listen for the bubbling/popping as the solution produces oxygen and breaks down the earwax. Keep your head tilted for a few minutes after.
A stock of paper tissues will come in useful to daub up the overflow.
After a while, use the ear irrigation tool. You need to be fairly forceful depressing the plunger, and the silicone end of the syringe needs to be properly inserted all the way into your ear canal for maximum effect. To get a good angle, use your other arm, reach behind your head and pull your earlobe directly out and away from your head - that should straighten up the ear canal a bit (also works well for inserting earplugs).
I suggest you use warm (not hot) water as it does feel weird to start with. It feels GREAT after a while though, and the bonus of this syringe tool with the channels on it is that you can see the earwax come out.
Don't stop after you see a few flakes, there's probably 10x as much inside your ear which you just can't see. You'll feel it start to come out before you see it. Once you're making headway on flushing it out, just keep going for five or ten minutes. Repeat this process for a week and it should be all out.
I followed these steps, along with some reading on the Internet for technique and such, and when I went to my next audiologist's appointment he complimented me that I'd done a much better job than if I'd gone to hospital to get it done. He also recommended I periodically repeat the process to keep the ears clean... Which of course I've not done. I should probably do that.
I have the same problem. Ended up finding this thing on Amazon. It's the same one my doctor uses every time I go in to have my ears cleaned, so I figure, why not save myself the hassle of an appointment with the doctor and spend the $30 to do it myself. Mayhaps it will help you, as well.
I have this muhfukka right here. I get rapid buildup of wax in my ear, but this guy takes care of that in a heartbeat. Feels awesome but creeptastic, too.
Also sweet oil (ask your pharmacist) is as good or better than olive oil.
Get her these for christmas.. :) http://www.amazon.com/Rosallini-Silver-Earpick-Curette-Removers/dp/B007QRAUAA/
Just saying, this ear wax removal syringe with the tip that won't let you shove it in too far, and with holes to spray the water at the sides of your ear canal instead of blasting it straight at your ear drum is the only way to go.
https://smile.amazon.com/Elephant-Washer-Bottle-Doctor-Easy/dp/B005M2B5P0/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1484767066&sr=8-4&keywords=earwax+remover+tool
This thing is amazing. Watch some youtube videos of a doctor using it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJV0COtSPdo&list=PU6uLAeupunADT4mhv_c_epQ
I have ear problems too and this powerful ear flusher works great. It's the same one doctors use.
https://www.amazon.com/Elephant-Washer-Bottle-Doctor-Easy/dp/B005M2B5P0
If you wear earplugs to sleep every night you may want to consider getting something like this (I know it's overpriced for what it is but aside from home-brewing a solution I couldn't find anything else like it).
I used to sleep with earplugs in for a while but my ears got totally plugged up with earwax and ended up causing me serious issues. I have since gotten one of these and it has helped tremendously. Although I don't sleep with earplugs in anymore because I really don't want to risk that happening again.
ETEREAUTY 6pcs Ear Pick Ear Curette Earwax Removal with Storage Box https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N037A6B/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2WYtDbE8RKYBM
I also have waxy ears and use olive oil drops instead of the hydrogen peroxide stuff then after a few days use one of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/AcuLife-Ear-Wax-Removal-Syringe/dp/B000SOJXGA/. It's disgusting seeing all the wax come out in the sink but feels pretty amazing as well and it works great.
>Carefully use a a more pointy object
This is a spectacularly bad idea. If you really, really can't or won't go to the doctor, you can try this. Don't get it from Amazon, I just linked there for the description. You can buy it at any drug store and most supermarkets.
But what you should really do is go to the doctor and let him clean out your ears. You will not believe what they get out. I just had it done (again) and it feels amazing.
http://www.amazon.com/Elephant-Washer-Bottle-Doctor-Easy/dp/B005M2B5P0
[Here] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EZLSXKS/ref=asc_df_B01EZLSXKS5082853/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=395033&creativeASIN=B01EZLSXKS&linkCode=df0&hvadid=194831993644&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15823557320696354901&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010018&hvtargid=pla-310357976779) is a metal ear pick. Wood alternatives also exist but they usually have bad reviews because the wood can break easily. Be careful though. The ear picks can break skin or puncture an eardrum if you misuse them.
AcuLife Ear Wax Removal Syringe https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000SOJXGA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_G1W4xbKFNHY6T
Seriously two squirts of that and you'll think it did nothing. Followed by everything just falling out. It's gross and awesome.
I just read about this. Apparently most East Asians have a different type of ear wax which is dry and can form obstructions. These are ear picks for the removal of dry type ear wax.
I don't know about seeing kits, but it looks exactly like one of the tools in this earwax removal kit: https://www.amazon.com/BetyBedy-Cleansing-Curette-Removal-Cleaning/dp/B07919C6HT/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=ear+wax+removal+tool&qid=1574642797&sprefix=ear+wax+removal&sr=8-3
It's also identical to tools in similar kits I've seen advertised for tonsil stone removal. It seems pretty likely that a bunch of these cheap little sets are assembled in the same place. Maybe a piece got mixed up?
From someone else with waxy ass ears:
Hot shower, let some water flow in so everything softens up, then use a wax removal tool instead of a q-tip. These are designed to scoop out wax, q-tips basically just push it further down (which can cause an impaction, which isn't pleasant).
If things get bad, a warm saline rinse works wonders, use a syringe and preferably have someone else do it to you. It's really hard to do yourself.
I have the same problem and it happens quite often. Use this shit along with these and you are all set.
I recently had a blockage due to wax and my Dr. used one of these. I have since ordered my own from Amazon and use it occasionally.
I've been using the Ototek Loop for years now with no issues. Use it about once every two weeks after a shower. Feels good to use too
About $120 https://www.amazon.com/CODEN-Scope-Otoscope-Earwax-Cleaner/dp/B00Y0BC5LC
If you live in the jungle!
https://www.amazon.com/Acu-Life-Ear-Wax-Removal-Syringe/dp/B000SOJXGA
this thing is incredible
I bought one of these, because I was sick of paying a copay to have some poor doctor deal with my ear clogging up so frequently. I was skeptical, but I filled about 1/10th of the bottle with 3% hydrogen peroxide and the rest warm water and then used it in the shower. It was like my ear was throwing wax confetti.
You don't need to go to the doctor's office to get your ears cleaned with warm water.
http://www.amazon.com/Elephant-Washer-Bottle-Doctor-Easy/dp/B005M2B5P0
Ear cleanings are very common practice. Lots of people go to the doctor/clinic to get this done. You can buy this thing, instead of going to the doctor.
The best thing for ears is not maintenance, but ear damage prevention. Do you wear plugs? Because everyone should wear plugs. Do you take breaks after listening to music after a little while? Everyone should take breaks to give their ears respite. Do you use Q-tips? Everyone should stop using Q-tips (incorrectly).
Q-tips are for amateurs!
Get this, Airgoesin™ Lighted Earwax Removal or Tonsil Stone Remover Tool, Blue, 3 Tips, Tonsillolith Pick Case + 1 Irrigator Clean https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018VMED2E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_AnWzybAJMZ4EW I like the Irrigation Syringe the most. Fill it with salt water and go to town, rinse those babies out once a day and you will notice a difference.
I have used this stff for years.
Put the drops in, wait a few minutes, then flush it out. If it's really blocked, you may have to do this several times. Once it's cleared out, it's really easy to maintain.
Get an ear cleaning tool. Something like this or this.
You can use a squeeze bulb, but the specially designed ones work better. I have the cheaper one, it works fine.
qtips are quite awful for your ears honestly, you'll shove earwax down into your ear canal where it can become impacted. Do what nvader suggested. My personal method is to use olive oil eardrops (earwax is soluble in oil and it's also good for your skin) then flush with something like this. As orchestral_design mentioned be careful because your ears are more vulnerable to infection for a few days.
Huzzah!!
My mom is Japanese, and most Asians I know have no problem cleaning their ears from infancy using "mimikaki" or ear picks. I've used one since I could hold one, and they work great. Check out Amazon for mimikaki. Cheap, effective, and they are way better than q-tips for cleaning ears out. I've used them all my life, and my kids use them too. Billions of Asians can't be wrong! Link to mimikaki
Is It flakey? My ears were getting super flakey and causing more sebum than usual. Every. Single. Day. I had to clean them. I looked it up and it’s a form of yeast that can grow inside the ear canal. If it’s bad enough a doctor can prescribe things for you but what I found works best is..... t gel. T gel or nizoral dandruff shampoo. Wash your ears with it, around then and suds really good. Kind of suds the inside then rinse. If I take a bath I do the same and dip my head back, rinse and make sure to let my head lay back and recline in the water where the foamy bubbles are from scrubbing out the shampoo. That way the water can enter my ears and really get in there. Then throughout the bath it kind of just gets cleaned out as I keep going under water.
But if you shower, suds the ears w t gel or nizoral shampoo. Definitely check into fungal ear overgrowth if you are having abnormal sebum or flakes that must be cleaned every day, every other day. Oh!!! And also macks I believe it’s called makes an ear irrigation kit that you literally put drops in, earplugs, it dissolves the gunk— and then you rinse with this squirty tool. It’s $5-7 at local drugstores. There’s multiple brands.
I like to use theses 1x per week and I started 3x in a row to really get my ears clean. I want to try elephant ear cleaner off amazon. You should read the reviews, watch the videos of it actually working! It takes out hugeeee chunks of wax you didn’t even know you had. Some impacted by q tip overuse.
Ok enuff about ears.
I hope you see this just so you get the elephant ear cleaning thing that I use. I got one from my mom who works at an urgent care and the doctors there use this to clean out wax clogged ears (impacted cerumen).
Get this thing and use it in the shower with warm, not hot water. Turn your head sideways and insert the tip and spray the water which will clear out the wax safely. It has a shield on the tip that’s supposed to prevent you from going too far, but I never put it in all the way. I just go until it’s comfortably in enough to spray well.
elephant ear bottle
I have similar problems. I ended up getting the same thing they use in the office for 30$
http://www.amazon.com/Elephant-Washer-Bottle-Doctor-Easy/dp/B005M2B5P0/ref=zg_bs_3779891_1
There are other ones, but they even sell a microscope endoscope tool to clean earwax that costs 200 and you can manually remove it.
Time for you to find a new doctor. My doctor knows my situation and knows how I just got divorced and dont have money due to child support. He magically got me half a years worth of anti depressants and hasnt charged me for the last 4 office visits.
Get one of these bad boys - Elephant Ear Washer Bottle
This is better than a bulb syringe. I've never had a bulb syringe that removed much wax, but that syringe removes giant chunks. 2-3 squirts and my ears are clean.
Flush it out with a syringe like this one (warm water ONLY - NO cold water). http://www.amazon.com/Health-Enterprises-Inc-400595-Rmvl/dp/B000SOJXGA/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1398186330&sr=1-2&keywords=ear+cleaner
You can also try scooping with one of these bad boys.
http://www.amazon.com/Clinere-Cli-6367-Ear-Cleaners/dp/B001FPEDHA/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1398186330&sr=1-1&keywords=ear+cleaner
Either one of these might be available at your local drug store.
If this doesn't work, go see an ENT doctor.
I floss daily so that would be a for sure daily (or twice a day) in addition to anything else. Although i recently switched to using one of these instead of qtips.
If you have earwax buildup problems, this is the best thing I have found
Nothing better than letting it build up for a while, making a little warm hydrogen-peroxide mixture and injecting that full force into you ear and checking out what is in the sink when you are done.
If you are completely clogged, the massive industrial strength one that the doctors offices have are intense.
If you're really serious about it you can look up ear syringes. Put some Debrox in your ear to loosen the wax up for about 10 minutes, then blast it with the syringe.
If you're worried about damage don't. I had my ears cleaned by a doctor via this method. The syringe was about 4x bigger and I'm pretty sure he was pressing the plunger as hard as possible. Felt like a jet of water drilling through my head. Painful, but apparently I still have an eardrum. The one I linked has a fancy tip that supposedly reduces ear drum pain.
These were the ones I got.
I felt the same way as you until I blew an ear drum. This product is a game changer for people with waxy ass ears like myself.
Bit of an edit: This is the name-brand product that the nurse introduced me to when she saw my dumb ass. It's what the hospital uses, so there may be some kind of generic version that's cheaper. It's pretty amazing how much crap this thing can take out of your ears and also how much "louder" everything seems after you clean them out properly.
I used to have to go the doc yearly for this until I bought one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Elephant-Washer-Bottle-Doctor-Easy/dp/B005M2B5P0
I know you've tried the bulbs but this is in different league. Debrox + this thing works for me. Sometimes I have to go through several bottles of water but I've been able to get it all out with this. Just gotta keep going until it all comes out.
You can buy a home version of something like that yourself; it's called the Elephant Ear Washer. It's awesome.
Getting one of these is a wonderful thing.
Posted this in a Q-Tip eargasm thread before but others may like the WTF story here. Also link at the bottom for OP so you don't have to pay for "surgery" next time.
So I've always been a fairly waxy guy, and for my entire life I've used cotton swabs (Q-Tips, w/e). I was always able to clean out a metric crap ton of wax. Even at a young age I was able to dig pretty aggressively at what I assume is my ear drum and not really have any problems like the warnings scream at you about. (Yes I know this is bad, please don't bother high horsing here, I don't care. Continuing on.) So I went on at least weekly if not twice a week doing this since I was, I don't know, 12ish? Occasionally when aggressively cleaning, my hearing would become muted in one or both ears. It didn't hurt and would clear itself up within a day. It felt like I moved a bunch of wax over a membrane or something (these things would come out extremely covered in thick brown vitriol, I was obviously doing a lot of cleaning going that deep.) Either way it would always correct itself.
About 6 months ago I had another incident where my hearing became muted in one ear after an aggressive cleaning. No matter what I did it didn't get better. I cleaned more and more but after a week of aggressive cleaning and then a week of leaving it alone I became worried I finally damaged something from all my reckless years of Q-Tip gouging. I went to the doctor and explained all of this, upon closer inspection they mentioned something about a blockage. I was relieved and they said they'd do some professional cleaning. They used a squirt bottle that had a small hose and thin tip connected to it to blast my ears with water for a good 20 mins on each side. The side I didn't have problems with they said they cleaned good but I never got a good glimpse when they took the old water away. I didn't feel any different. The offending side cleaning didn't yield anything but muddied water, I still had the blockage.
The Doctor suggested OTC items which have never worked in the past but at this point it sounded like Q-Tips were no-nos from now on. I would put this oily liquid in my ear every other day or so but after a week, still no change. I finally scoured the web and found the same squirt bottle cleaner the doctor used on Amazon. Bought it and when it came a few days later went into the shower to use it.
Within 10 minutes an impossibly big ball of thick yet pliable wax reinforced by ages of cotton strands came out of my ear and my natural hearing ability came back for the first time in over a month. When I got a good look at it it appeared to be the size of a US quarter, only spherical. I have no idea how something that large was lodged in my ear. As gross as it was I had to show my wife. For the sake of the internet I almost wish I took a picture.
Needless to say, I still use Q-Tips but only on the outer ear when I have an itch or major surface wax. The cleaning bottle is amazing and use that for deeper, safer cleaning.
TL;DR After using swabs for years I finally had hearing problems that resulted in quarter-sized spheroid of wax and cotton lodging itself in my ear for over a month.
P.S. For those interested in the squirt bottle cleaner: http://www.amazon.com/Elephant-Washer-Bottle-Doctor-Easy/dp/B005M2B5P0/
Found it on Amazon! I know what I want for my birthday.
Can always spend a little more money and splurge on this one
In high school in our Psychology class the kids that were already 18 were able to do the ear wax candle thing. The teacher told us one year a kid had a bug in his ear. It was crazy how much shit came out of their ears.
Also, you can get little plastic 'scoops' to dig that shit out too.
Not OP but I have an Elephant ear washer (specifically this one) and it works great. I've had it for about a year now and have had no problems. Honestly, everything a doctor does is so expensive that I think it's totally worth it to just be able to clean your own ears at home.
> wax as the reason for cause of deafness? plausible.
Actually, very true in my case. If I don't blow out the wax every few months with this beauty I can barely hear the person sitting next to me.
Good for sleeping, though.
This is the self use version of what the Dr very likely might use to clean your ears http://www.amazon.com/Washer-Bottle-System-Doctor-Easy/dp/B005M2HSQK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453010019&sr=8-1&keywords=rhino+ear+wax+removal
Have you tried any of these beauties?
One of my faves
Expensive, but hella good
What got me started, but wear out easily
https://www.amazon.com/Ototek-Loop-Ear-Wax-Removal/dp/B008BXLINQ/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1473806135&sr=8-1&keywords=ototek%2Bloop YMMV
https://www.amazon.com/Debrox-Earwax-Removal-Drops-Fluid/dp/B00ANL4Z4I/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1468945114&sr=8-1&keywords=earwax+softener
Use that stuff first, then irrigate, saves tons of time/effort.
I can't speak for everyone but personally I've always used one of these which I usually pick up from the biannual night-bazaar (ba-sa-ma-la? sic?) for about a dollar for a pack of five.
I'm just quite surprised given that efficiency and expediency are the key buzzwords on most young people's lips (hence the ever growing popularity of on-the-go facilities) that one would tolerate long fingernail(s) just for the sole-purpose of a once-a-week(?) grooming instrument.
Super handy and has lasted well over a year!! Husband was getting sore throats and realized bad stones were in place. Had such a hard time removing until we ordered and tried this!
[Tonsil stone removal kit]
(https://www.amazon.com/AirgoesinTM-Upgraded-Remover-Tonsillolith-Irrigator/dp/B018VMED2E/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=XDXFQR1EDQ21&keywords=tonsil+stone+remover&qid=1550706132&s=gateway&sprefix=Tonsil&sr=8-3)
There are ear picks made specifically for this sort of thing :P
No worries! You can also use ear curettes if you don’t like water in your ear (like me), but I’m always scared I’ll jab it through my ear lol
This + this helped me out a lot. It's nice to deep clean your ears every few weeks or so.
No it's an ear scoop :-)
they make great dab tools. My brother-in-law told me about these!
7 Pcs Ear Pick, BetyBedy Ear... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07919C6HT?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Yes, here is an example:
7 Pcs Ear Pick, BetyBedy Ear Cleansing Tool Set, Ear Curette Earwax Removal Kit with a Small Cleaning Brush and Storage Box, Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07919C6HT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_yUa2Db76AJ3WT
Here’s the amazon link.
Ear Cleaner Earwax Removal Kit Smart Ear Swab with Soft Spiral Cleaner Prevent Ear... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F8YMTG3/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_b.VYCb8TPC8BV
Pretty cheap
You can do this yourself fairly easily with some ear wax remover. It takes a few days but you loosen the wax and then blow it out with warm water.
It does wonders for your hearing... and you can maintain it with some drops every few weeks
Growing up I always had issues with swimmers ear and other swimming related problems with my ears. I would start by cleaning your ears out completely with a good wax removal system. First using the liquid to help soften up the wax and then the "syringe" (tear drop thingy in the pic below) to flush out any remaining wax. I personally use ear plugs every time I swim now to prevent any issues.
http://www.amazon.com/Murine-Ear-Wax-Removal-System/dp/B000AMG8SG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1341518152&sr=8-3&keywords=ear+wax+removal
With the $50 range (consolidating conversation to one thread), you're likely limiting yourself (in terms of quality headphones) to IEMs or earbuds, which, given your distaste for IEMs, would likely point you to earbuds.
However, if you were willing to look into a hydrogen peroxide-based ear-cleaning system (can be had for relatively cheap), that may resolve your issue with IEMs and earwax. This is something like what I was referring to.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/AcuLife-Ear-Wax-Removal-Syringe/dp/B000SOJXGA
Would recommend.
if you have a plastic syringe available (a fluid one, not a needle obviously) you can gently shoot some warm water in your ear in a rotating method to see if it's just wax buildup. I actually use this method to clean my ears regularly, since I had to do this to dislodge a huge ball of wax. It was so bad I couldn't hear properly. I had a syringe for giving babies medicine sitting in a drawer and I used that in a pinch. After that ordeal, caused by cleaning w/ qtips, I made the switch. I've been using this syringe for months, 10/10
As someone who regularly has had this happen to them due to having irregular shaped ear canals, invest in an ear syringe
Costs $5 and will save you from ever having to go through this again. Best purchase I've made all year.
Had the same issue, went to walk in centre and they couldn't see my drum it was so blocked up. Used Ortex drops from Wilko/Co-op, the active stuff with urea seemed to work better. In addition to that I got one of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/Acu-Life-Deluxe-Ear-Cleanser/dp/B000SOJXGA/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=ear+irrigation&qid=1554311905&s=gateway&sr=8-5 which after about 30 minutes of syringing released some massive black blobs of wax - not for the feint hearted.
Debrox Drops:
http://www.amazon.com/Debrox-Drops-Earwax-Removal-Aid/dp/B0011WFO1G
http://www.amazon.com/Oriental-Bamboo-Cleaning-Spoon-Q-tip/dp/B001DL7EKY/ref=pd_sim_misc_1
Or for a metal version:
http://www.amazon.com/Silver-Tone-Metal-Pick-Cleaner/dp/B00511A4XQ/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1321549833&sr=8-12
I prefer the scoop shape to the cup shape that's also listed.
http://www.amazon.com/Oriental-Bamboo-Cleaning-Spoon-Q-tip/dp/B001DL7EKY
Yup - the final step was searching Amazon!
I have dry ear wax. I use these along with Q-Tips.
http://www.amazon.com/Handamde-Bamboo-Clean-Removers-Picks/dp/B0053OELYO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342208645&sr=8-1&keywords=bamboo+ear+scoops
I am quite addicted.
I use these and after I clicked your link I though, eh can't be that much better...but for some reason "LAWDY" sold me
I have the same issue. This is the best thing ever: https://www.amazon.com/Elephant-Washer-Bottle-Doctor-Easy/dp/B005M2B5P0
These two items work GREAT! Read the reviews for some good tips.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Ear+cleaning+syringe
http://www.amazon.com/Elephant-Washer-Bottle-Doctor-Easy/dp/B005M2B5P0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1371865079&sr=8-4&keywords=Ear+cleaning+syringe
Getting earwax out is actually pretty easy. Rule #1 however, is never ever use q-tips. You'll just pound the wax in tighter.
Try debrox ear drops to soften the wax and also this ear washer system to rinse it out. The ear washer is very similar to what they use in the doctors office. You can also try sitting under the shower head and letting the water pound into your ear if you dont want to buy that ear washer system.
https://www.amazon.com/Elephant-Washer-Bottle-Doctor-Easy/dp/B005M2B5P0/
Get that. It's basically the same thing that my doctor uses. Clears out impacted ears and buildup like nobody's business.
Yea, you shouldn't have to, but sometimes you just do. Every time I go to a doctor and they peek in my ear they tell me I have a lot of wax.
I clean the outside of my ear with a q-tip. The trick here is to not go any deeper with a q tip than your finger can get to. Absolutely no q tips in the actual ear canal, only on the outside cartilage area. I've found that q tips with a little bit of unscented lotion get any bits of wax or dirt off easier than my fingers do.
One time I did stick a q tip in my ear canal, and besides being really painful, it pushed so much wax backwards that my ear "clogged" and I had a hard time hearing. After about a week of being nearly deaf in one ear I went to an urgent care clinic and they rinsed me out. They used a product like this filled with a mixture of 50% warm water and 50% hydrogen peroxide. The doctor stuck the tube in my ear, squirted a bit in, and then had me lean over so everything could fall out. And EVERYTHING fell out. It was disgusting how much wax came out. But afterwards I felt like I had supersonic hearing in one ear.
Obviously I wanted the other ear to feel just as clean, so when I got home I filled a regular spray bottle with the same mixture and gave it a squirt in the other ear. It didn't work as well as the product linked above because the nozzle didn't get as deep, but the hydrogen peroxide fizzles a little and definitely cleaned it out. I feel like this method is safer overall because it still leaves wax in your ear to protect you, versus clearing everything out completely.
I swim a lot and sometimes ear wax traps water in my ear and it can lead to infections, so I now do this once or twice a year. I checked with my GP and she said its fine as long as I don't overdo it.
Your mileage may vary.
Although it's not painful for me, I have the same problem. About twice each year (and always after flying), the buildup fully blocks my ear and I can't really hear. I also find it intensely disorienting. Chances are, you have what is called an ear wax impaction.
I've found those droplets to be completely useless, but I'm terrible at remembering to use them before the blockage is too bad. If you go to the doctor, they will use one sort of device or another that pushes a stream of water into your ear, and the pressure shakes the blockage lose. I've had doctors use electronic ones, and also hand-powered ones.
I bought an Elephant Ear Washer a year or two ago, and it's a fucking life saver. I actually take this thing with my on plane trips, and it's also what I've had used at the doctor's office. I'm able to use it alone on myself, but it's much easier if you have a family member do this for you.
You can buy little plastic bulb things at pharmacies, but I've never had any luck with those -- they don't hold enough water and can't generate enough pressure.
Clean your ears with hydrogen peroxide and warm water.
Usually 1/4 hydrogen peroxide and warm water will do.
I use this
http://www.amazon.com/Elephant-Washer-Bottle-Doctor-Easy/dp/B005M2B5P0/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1459449191&sr=8-1&keywords=elephant+ear+cleaner
It works very well.
I use to have a problem getting a good seal and my ears were annoying because it was full of earwax, which is why i never used iem.
But once I cleaned them, it felt good and i didn't feel anymore pressure from my ear anymore.
Good luck, let me know if you need any help
http://www.amazon.com/Elephant-Washer-Bottle-Doctor-Easy/dp/B005M2B5P0
I use this on patients at work and it's seriously amazing. I get such satisfaction from removing their cerumen.
Grab an Elephant Ear Washer. I use it once a month and it's a great buy.
https://www.amazon.com/Elephant-Washer-Bottle-Doctor-Easy/dp/B005M2B5P0/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1505854033&sr=8-3&keywords=elephant%2Bear%2Bwasher&th=1
I go temporarily deaf because of earwax pretty regularly, but not necessarily because of cotton swabs, I'm just a waxy person I guess. A quick dose of debrox and some work with one of these typically does the trick for me. The best treatment is an e.n.t. doc with one of those pressure washers though. It's a magical sensation after being deaf for a while.
http://www.amazon.com/Elephant-Washer-Bottle-Doctor-Easy/dp/B005M2B5P0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373614032&sr=8-1&keywords=elephant+ear+cleaner
Clinere Ear Cleaners
To remove impacted debris from ears:
Elephant Ear Washer Bottle System by Doctor Easy
Debrox Drops Earwax Removal Aid drops
Amazon is saying:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005M2B5P0
and a mix of 75% warm water and 25% vinegar
I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned the Elephant Ear Washer yet...
At-home professional cleaning; it's the same method doctors will use for severe ear wax buildup.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005M2B5P0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1421830205&sr=8-1&dpPl=1&dpID=41QLNwQ6reL&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SY200_QL40
I have the same problem and my dr always used this weird thing to clean my ears, I asked if they were affordable for a regular person to buy
best 30 dollars you’ll ever spend
Get the Elephant Earwax removal kit.
It's $25 and works the best.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005M2B5P0/
This is the solution for you: Elephant Ear Washer Bottle System
Just be gentle, and don't abuse it. Follow instruction as you can seriously damage your hearing if not.
https://www.amazon.com/Washer-Bottle-System-Doctor-Easy/dp/B005M2HSQK
https://www.amazon.com/Japanese-Bamboo-Ear-Pick-Mimikaki/dp/B005POBIEI
Thank me later.
https://www.amazon.com/uxcell%C2%AE-Silver-Earpick-Curette-Removers/dp/B007QRAUAA/ref=sr_1_14_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1465930130&sr=1-14&keywords=ear+pick
There are other packages and they usually ship from China so they take a while but I really like them
I have excess wax issues, and have to clean my earplugs (ER-20s are what I'm using at the moment) frequently, but in almost 20 years of wearing musician's earplugs I haven't had any significant issues with buildup caused by the earplugs themselves. I use one of these to help with wax removal, and it works pretty well. I've also used hydrogen peroxide and some other methods to deal with hardened wax on rare occasions. It sounds like your issues are more severe, but try not to let wax issues keep you from wearing hearing protection - cilia don't grow back.
You'll want to keep your ear canals clean, obviously. And try not to shove the earplugs too deep into your ear. I do this sometimes when I'm gigging and the drummer's really wailing on the cymbals, but it can result in the earplug picking up wax from the canal, and in your case could cause impaction. You might also look at MusicSafe plugs - they're double flange musician's plugs, and might not go as deep into the ear canal as the typical triple flange musician's plugs.
You and /u/champdellight might also be interested in a more direct method too:
https://www.amazon.com/Ototek-Loop-Ear-Wax-Removal/dp/B008BXLINQ/ref=sr_1_17_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1521141518&sr=8-17&keywords=wax+removal+tool
I'd suggest using it carefully and results may vary depending on the size / shape of your ear, but I've found it works well so long as you're careful.
Like these?
First try the gentle liquid options. Ear cleaning solutions. Some people have luck with natural oils such as olive oil. None of that worked for me and so, after a few trips to urgent care to get wax buildup blasted painfully with high pressure water (and, I believe, minor hearing loss from the procedure), I purchased this (damn...there are other options for $21 now...check those out) and it worked amazingly well. Eventually the camera crapped out but by then I'd learned my ear layout well enough that I just use the scoop end of something like this once or twice a year.
People will be tempted to parrot what they were told as children about how dangerous putting something in the ear is - and they won't be wrong - but they also won't be right. If you use the camera and are careful then there is no danger. Danger would be: doing this without first using the camera to learn how everything in the ear feels. Sitting next to something you might bump your elbow on while cleaning. Cleaning while children or pets in the house might come bump your elbow. Cleaning while inebriated or temperamental.
Here’s the link:
Airgoesin™ Upgraded Tonsil Stone... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018VMED2E?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
The kit that /u/queen_frostine linked https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018VMED2E has both, the lighted curette and the syringe (you fill it with water and press the plunger to shoot water into the crypt.) It seems an additional metal scoop is included as a "free gift."
Pretty sure this is for cleaning your ears, disposable. Similar to this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C46K13I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_nSyuDb1ZTTMRT
> SO. moral of the story is, doctors overwhelmingly do not give a shit about the people they are treating. we are a problem for their fancy algorithm machine to figure out, and when the problem confounds the machine, well, they defy the patient in favor of the machine. fuck that.
Very, very well said. Thanks for the share, it's a good one. Wanna know what helped my ears more than anything ever ever? This. The only issue I've had in the almost year since getting that (for $2 more, wtf) was scraping too hard and drawing blood. I tempered my style and now my ears are the least of my concerns-- well, except for the twice or more a day I clean my ears. :D
Do you wear headphones? In ear headphones? o_O I've decided they are generally nasty in life, personally. I have some over ear ones I wear if I must, but headphones used to give me terrible ear issues, twice (thrice?) ending up at a clinic to have my ears flushed.
The ears are a conduit for the body to dispel toxins, same as the sinuses and skin and and and.... To help them do this is to be healthier, same as blowing your nose when something wants out there. A little bit of daily care has gone a very long way for my ears-- and I use them a lot. More than most people understand ears can even be used, I think.
> also everytime I go they tell me I am overdue for my flu vaccine, my pneumonia vaccine, tetanus, hpv. everytime I tell them I want to wait till I am better before getting any vaccines (the logic being that I am already sick when I walk in, and the vaccines give you the virus, right?)
Nice. I tell them "I have a sensitive system and don't need the complications." So far, they never have an argument for this. I also say (TO ANYONE) that I have never had a flu vaccine, don't even get the flu anymore, so it seems a really dumb time to start trying them, especially when I've watched the people in my immediate life get sick as can be after accepting them (for the last time). Cuz I can't just say "Fuck that." Need more words.
And yep, they always manage to note what i declined, but can't seem to keep up with the doctors they referred me to-- two years after I finally got the Crohn's diagnosis, I realized they still didn't know this at my PCP. Da fuq. There's two clinics I can get as my PCP in this city and they both suck, but one makes you wait 1 hour and the other makes you wait 3. Hellspittals.
> the whole system just screams dysfunction to me.
It's badly broken, and with purpose. I'll say more about this in the series....
Poor reviews on Amazon - Ear Cleaner Earwax Removal Kit Smart Ear Swab with Soft Spiral Cleaner Prevent Ear-Pick Tools Ear Care Kit with 16 Replacement Tips https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F8YMTG3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_d89YCbY9XWGK9
This stuff works great. Any pharmacy should have it: https://www.amazon.ca/Murine-Ear-Wax-Removal-System/dp/B000AMG8SG
I use this special ear syringe along with an earwax softener.
My husband has this issue, he uses an ear cleaning kit with drops and a syringe. I can't find the exact kit, but these are the pieces- http://www.amazon.com/Kyrosol-Removal-Drops-Squip-Products/dp/B0017QT84K/ref=sr_1_22?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1408370785&sr=1-22&keywords=ear+wax+removal
http://www.amazon.com/Health-Enterprises-Inc-a-400595/dp/B000SOJXGA/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1408370785&sr=1-2&keywords=ear+wax+removal
Hot but not scalding water and/or warm Hydrogen Peroxide + a bulb or syringe
i prefer this one, the nozzle tip is specially shaped to protect your ear:
https://www.amazon.com/Acu-Life-Ear-Wax-Removal-Syringe/dp/B000SOJXGA
Then perhaps just have it done by your GP once so you can appreciate how very uncomplicated it really is (/u/curiouswizard was being facetious). I've had it done a few times myself and there's nothing much to it. It's also not very expensive. You're not going to be admitted to hospital or be put under general anesthesia or asked uncomfortable personal questions or receive an astronomical medical bill and there will be no "burning hot liquid" poured into your ear canal, which is a bonus. The time you'll spend in the doctor's waiting room flipping through magazines and the associated anticipation anxiety will likely be much more traumatic than the actual procedure.
They will basically irrigate your ear using a syringe and a bit of lukewarm water under pressure. Sometimes a few drops of oil or glycerin or some hydrogen peroxide or similar are added to the water so it can help to dislodge particularly stubborn hardened or sticky globs of wax. If successful, the whole thing shouldn't take more than about 10 minutes of your time and you'll probably be amazed at the clarity of hearing afterwards. If it's a cool doctor you might get some candy also for good behavior and not crying.
If you survive the GP visit you should be able to save yourself some time and money in future by just doing it yourself. As a first attempt with low probability of ending up on Yahoo News I would suggest to acquire the following:
You can get something better if your earwax is that bad. With a cue tip you are only getting a tiny bit and are more likely just pushing it deep into the ear canal.
Also using hydrogen peroxide can help.
http://www.amazon.com/Elephant-Washer-Bottle-Doctor-Easy/dp/B005M2B5P0/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1396376975&sr=1-2&keywords=ear+wax+removal
http://www.amazon.com/Health-Enterprises-Inc-400595-Rmvl/dp/B000SOJXGA/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1396376975&sr=1-1&keywords=ear+wax+removal
Note: I haven't used either of these products, I was looking for something for my bf who has the same problem. He is in law school so he just goes into the clinic to get a doc to do it for him. If you see a general practitioner, they probably would be able to help
Protip: Pick up an ear wash kit at your local pharmacy. It should include a plastic bulb you can use to wash out your ear that works very well in addition to peroxide. Or even better get one of these.
Here's something that I (unfortunately) need:
an ear wax removal syringe
Gross, sure...but I would like to hear well again.
my favorite dinosaur is - and always will be - a magical liopleurodon
It might be earwax buildup--google it and see if the symptoms match. You could try this:
http://www.amazon.com/Health-Enterprises-Inc-Removal-Syringe/dp/B000SOJXGA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1322410544&sr=8-2
I actually bought an actual ear cleaner off Amazon for $5 and it is amazing
Edit: Ear Wax Rmvl Syr https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000SOJXGA/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_5lC4tb0ETEJZP
They generally won't do it unless you've been using drops/oil for a few days to help soften it anyway, resulting in a return appointment.
Although the Dr recommended me one of these which I use instead and it works a treat.
The MotoGP was great! Try Audiclean in the shower - far better than olive oil and all that. And grab one of these for the shower too: https://www.amazon.co.uk/AcuLife-Ear-Wax-Removal-Syringe/dp/B000SOJXGA
Really easy and practically pain free. You can feel a little bit of pressure as the water builds up against the ear drum but it’s not painful. Feels weird as the water drains out too. Just had to be quite forceful with the pressure on the syringe to really make it jet around the ear canal; and it took several (20+) flushes over 2-3hrs with warm, salty water to get it to shift. Worth the effort though.
The soft nozzle head has a 3 way jet which is angled toward the ear canal walls rather than directly at the ear drum, so there’s practically no risk of causing yourself any harm. This link is for the one I bought from Amazon (UK), you should be able to find something similar if you live in another country:
Acu Life Ear Wax Syringe - Amazon
Im not sure that this will help... i have constant ongoing sinus issues/ear infections and my ENT also advised against using QTips... I still do use them, however i use them less often and started using this also https://www.amazon.com/Acu-Life-Ear-Wax-Removal-Syringe/dp/B000SOJXGA
From what I was told, QTips can actually cause ear wax blockage by pushing all the ear wax/compacting it deeper in your ear canal. I use this to flush the ear canal/wax before using a qtip and make sure not to stick the qtip too deep but basically just use it to dry the walls of my ear canal after rinsing/flushing the wax out using the syringe linked above. I use warm water with a little rubbing alcohol mixed in in the syringe and it seems to be working well for me.
PSA: I am not a doctor... just sharing what has worked for me. In my case it is totally unrelated to vaping I have had these issues my whole life.
I use this: https://www.amazon.com/Acu-Life-Ear-Wax-Removal-Syringe/dp/B000SOJXGA/
works well for me.
And if you want some assistance aiming the water in your ear...
http://www.amazon.com/Health-Enterprises-Inc-400595-Rmvl/dp/B000SOJXGA/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1380752003&sr=1-1
This is the style of syringe they used. At least on my own it works way better than a bulb syringe, but other people use those fine too.
Doctor used 1:1 water:hydrogen peroxide, but after doing it every 2 months or so I've found I get by with mostly warm water and a little bit of peroxide. The usual 4% peroxide solution you can get is apparently safe enough to just put in your ear on its own, so you probably don't need to be exact.
Use the syringe as the instructions on the packaging says, and don't be shy about pushing the plunger with some force. I wasn't having much success until I did that after comparing how the doc did it and how my first attempt on my own was... weak.
I get a little dizzy towards the end sometimes, but I haven't ever had any issues that last more than 10 minutes.
I swear by these. I use mine every time I have a shower. Never had clogged ears or wax build up since I got it - apart from when I went away for a holiday and forgot it.
Knock yourself out.
I'm gonna be getting something like this
http://www.amazon.com/Debrox-Drops-Earwax-Removal-Fluid/dp/B0011WFO1G/ref=sr_1_3?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1415215762&sr=1-3&keywords=ear+wax+removal
I don't haev time or money to go see an ENT right now
Ear wax candles and QTips are both bad for you, you can look up why on the internet, ignore anyone who tells you "I do it and I'm fine."
Try this stuff: http://www.amazon.com/Debrox-Earwax-Removal-Kit/dp/B0011WFO1G
Get the box that has the bulb syringe in it, use it along with the drops to flush out excess earwax. It might take few minutes of trying, but some visible chunks of wax should come out if your ears have build up in them.
The proper way to clean your ears is with Debrox and an Ear Bulb & warm water: Link.
I still use Q-Tips & Peroxide though, I'm actually pretty obsessive about it.
A doctor stateside told me you should never put liquid in your ear... so I've only done it once since (it was 6 years ago). But all through my youth my mother used to "boil my ears with peroxide" pretty regularly, and my hearing is still great in my late 30s, so... I'd probably just ignore it, but I think using the Korean earpick is better, anyway. It's fun to scoop out clumps of earwax. :). I have something like this I use. https://www.amazon.com/Oriental-Bamboo-Cleaning-Spoon-Q-tip/dp/B001DL7EKY
If you use a q-tip/cotton wool bud then you have wet ear wax. If you need to use an earstick to scrape then you have dry ear wax, or 'ear shit' as the Japanese call it. Boogers are also known as 'nose shit' while eye sleep is called 'eye shit'. Eye shit you not.
make an oriental bamboo ear cleaning spoon and don't buy another for life!!!
http://www.amazon.com/Oriental-Bamboo-Cleaning-Spoon-Q-tip/dp/B001DL7EKY
if you aren't good at working with bamboo, look for loose screws or nails at a construction site to use instead
Get one of these
People had been using ear spoons, ear picks, and ear scoops to clean their ears for centuries before cotton swabs were invented.
These days you can buy metal, plastic, and bamboo spoons, as well as other ear cleaning tools--little plastic loops, spirals, and scrub brushes, for instance. You can get tool kits and grooming kits that include ear spoons, an spoons with built-in flashlights. And there are a number of companies that sell reproductions of spoons from past cultures, in case you want something a little more distinctive.
I just ordered these http://www.amazon.com/Handamde-Bamboo-Clean-Removers-Picks/dp/B0053OELYO/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380921231&sr=8-1&keywords=mimikaki
because I too have issues with ear was buildup. Normally The doctor has to remove it, but I haven't been able to get to the doctor and nothing else has worked for me. They're pretty popular in Japan, and I watched this guy do it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn7WEffpkfk
(He has an unreal number of videos dedicated to ear wax, I don't understand.) It looked interesting so I figured it was worth a shot. I'll let you know if it works when they arrive!
http://www.amazon.com/Handamde-Bamboo-Clean-Removers-Picks/dp/B0053OELYO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383234973&sr=8-1&keywords=ear+pick
I have issues with impacted earwax too, but I just use this thing when I feel it coming...
the syringe sucks though, its hard to refil and in my experiance while it can work the pressure and water flow more then anything is whats going to help get that crap out. what i use is this.
https://www.amazon.com/Elephant-Washer-Bottle-Doctor-Easy/dp/B005M2B5P0/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1468983030&sr=8-1&keywords=elephant+ear
when i need to i take a shower fill it with warm water and then give it a few squirts, if something is really in there, because its a spray bottle you can really run a lot of water to clean out really bad ones.
My doctor uses this unit : https://www.amazon.com/Elephant-Washer-Bottle-Doctor-Easy/dp/B005M2B5P0/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1511244256&sr=8-3&keywords=ear%2Belephant&th=1
There is a nice little contraption called an "Elephant Ear Wash" that doctors use to clean clogged ears.
Amazon link
No need to see a doc just yet if you're not in pain.
Here are two products that I highly recommend everyone own:
I get that sensation too, mostly when lying down and especially at bedtime. It's caused me some unfun bouts of insomnia, including last night. There's a name for it - Pulsatile Tinnitus. I haven't been diagnosed but it fits with my symptoms.
https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/tinnitus/
One thing can try is plugging your nostrils with your thumb and pointer finger, then closing your mouth and blowing. Start out low but increase it till you can feel it in your ears. Not too hard, you don't want to pop an ear drum, but doing this will often open up the ear passages a bit for me and make the sensation subside a bit.
Have you ever had your ears cleaned? Your regular doc or an ENT would do it, or you can get one of these fun gadgets. Helps if you have somebody who can assist but I've used it on myself before. Same one they use in doctor offices. https://www.amazon.com/Elephant-Washer-Bottle-Doctor-Easy/dp/B005M2B5P0/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=elephant+ear+washer&qid=1568050667&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&smid=A1SZPN07LPKF7Z&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyVUVDUkhVTTlCTFpPJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTQyNzM5SkZZN1o5Qk05REc4JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA3MzQ4MjkxU1hUVVpBOUtQVE9CJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
I wanted to recommend a product that I use and it is fantastic.
Elephant Ear Washer Bottle System by Doctor Easy - Ear Wax Remover https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005M2B5P0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_Ov12wbNSDSWZ6
Waxvac sucks dick. You need one of these. It's what my doctor used on me, I have very productive ear wax glands. I bought my own so I don't have to go to the doctor anymore.
I used to go to the doctor or the urgent care until I noticed the urgent care was using the Elephant Ear Washer. Ordered it off Amazon and was able to clean my ears out myself. https://www.amazon.com/Elephant-Washer-Bottle-Doctor-Easy/dp/B005M2B5P0 Use a mix of peroxide and water and be patient. Be sure the water is warm or you'll get dizzy. You can read the Amazon comments for more specific instructions. It's definitely nice to be able to handle on my own and not sit around in the urgent care waiting room. Definitely helps to soften it with a few rounds of Debrox first though.
Dude get this and change your life. The amount of stuff that will come out your head will blow your mind.
Elephant Ear Washer Bottle System by Doctor Easy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005M2B5P0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_8Lnnzb8ASWT45
This happens to me too. My wax build up is out of control. The doctor also told me not to use Q-tips anymore because it just makes things worse.
I go to patient first. Not sure how much they charge without insurance but I pay about a $20 co pay and I feel like a million bucks after they clean it all out.
Also, as people were mentioning, you can buy the device they use off of amazon for about $30~. Drop some peroxide in there first. Let it sit. Then use the device with warm water.
Maybe worth you to buy it and do the process yourself since you said you need to go twice a year.
I should probably go that much myself, honestly. It has been about 2 years I think since I have had them cleaned out. I just stopped using Q-tips and it avoids the wax from getting impacted but I have noticed lately that my hearing is becoming muffled and it feels like I have a lot of wax buildup. Probably will stop by Patient First here soon!
Edit: Here is the device on amazon! https://www.amazon.com/Elephant-Washer-Bottle-Doctor-Easy/dp/B005M2B5P0 best of luck!
This with very warm water works really well. In fact many doctors use it unless it's a serious problem (i.e. this doesn't work). Way overpriced for what you get but it's cheaper than a trip to the doctor.
My Ear Wax Salvation:
http://www.amazon.com/Elephant-Washer-Bottle-Doctor-Easy/dp/B005M2B5P0
My doctor used an Elephant Ear cleaner, you can get one on amazon for $30: http://www.amazon.com/Elephant-Washer-Bottle-Doctor-Easy/dp/B005M2B5P0
Works great, just be gentle! I recommend doing it in the shower since otherwise it can get messy.
Elephant Ear Washer Bottle System by Doctor Easy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005M2B5P0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_CZiSCb3C8VKKQ
Figured out how to link stuff from amazon. Big day for me here.
Non-mobile: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005M2B5P0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1425646473&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40&keywords=elephant+ear&dpPl=1&dpID=41QLNwQ6reL&ref=plSrch
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You can get a kit and DIY it for about $30.
oh lord yes, even doctors use them but they generally charge about $60. This device seems to be the most popular.
I sometimes wonder if I have impacted ears...
I can stick my fingers in both ears and it feels like my finger hits a "wall". I always assumed that was just my eardrum blocking my finger from going in any farther. Is this not normal?
I also remember not doing so hot at one of those hearing tests they have you take in elementary school but I was too embarrassed to tell anyone, including my parents. (They told me to tell my parents..)
I honestly don't hear very well and I'm starting to consider buying this..
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005M2B5P0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AQK11O1HS2GGC
Here is the mobile version of your link
I pull stuff like that out of my ear every 6 months or so. As someone well experienced in the ear wax, get yourself one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005M2B5P0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1425646473&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40&keywords=elephant+ear&dpPl=1&dpID=41QLNwQ6reL&ref=plSrch
It's pricy but well worth the penny and you will never have ear wax problems again
Using some peroxide as eardrops about once a month (letting it sit for about 15 minutes per ear), and every now and then using the Rhino Ear Washer Bottle with warm water, usually keeps things squeaky clean. I went to a doctor once to get my ears cleaned, and they used a mix of warm water, peroxide, and Colace which is a stool softener, but I don't feel comfortable making that concoction on my own.
Oh forget that! You've got to weaponize and use a Mimikaki. It's a true eargasm inducer.
I've been using an Ototek Loop ear wax removal tool for the last year and it's like ear sex.
Ototek Loops FTW. I have moderate wax buildup and these are great for safely cleaning it out.
I have this exact problem! I bought this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008BXLINQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XfQNzbAQ0Y08P
now the problem is gone
I would play it safe and not irrigate your ear. It could potentially cause an ear infection. If you need to clean your ears out, I would recomend this. As it has a safety guard to prevent you from going too far into your ear.
Also, remember that earwax is your friend, it prevents infections as well as trapping dust and dirt, so unless its affecting your hearing id leave it in.
Lastly, if you just have to flush your ears, please use 2 cups distilled water with 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide, this ensures that it is sanitary as possible. But I really really would not recommend it.
https://www.amazon.com/AirgoesinTM-Lighted-Removal-Tonsillolith-Irrigator/dp/B018VMED2E/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1483798551&sr=8-1&keywords=tonsil+stone
This little syringe has gotten all of them out for me. https://www.amazon.com/AirgoesinTM-Upgraded-Remover-Tonsillolith-Irrigator/dp/B018VMED2E/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1522334533&sr=8-1&keywords=Lighted+Medical+Pick
They do trigger the gag reflex but it's worth it.
Yup. This is the one I bought:
Airgoesin™ Lighted Earwax Removal or Tonsil Stone Remover Tool, Blue, 3 Tips, Tonsillolith Pick Case + 1 Irrigator Clean https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018VMED2E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_pJZuyb8VQ1RWH
Amazon Link
Use an ear pick/scoop/spoon.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ear_pick
I have something of this type of design though I only use the scoop part,
https://www.amazon.com/Quality-Ear-Care-Stainless-Steel/dp/B01EZLSXKS/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1493050137&sr=8-5&keywords=metal+ear+pick
You had to pay $25 dollars to get your earwax removed? Huh. On Amazon there are these ear picks that cost only $9.99. And I once used some water ear picks that I am certain were quite cheaper than $25.
It's the tool on the far right of this toolset:
https://www.amazon.com/ETEREAUTY-Curette-Earwax-Removal-Storage/dp/B01N037A6B/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Mimikaki&qid=1554348529&s=gateway&sr=8-2
i use an ear pick
What are the most safe and effective earwax removal methods to 1) replace daily q-tipping and 2) clear out more thoroughly 2-6x per year when allergies are bad?
USA, adult, sticky-type brownish or yellowish wax, sense of fullness or pressure in ears, mild itching inside ear canal, mild (noticeable but not diagnosably bad) hearing impairment and moderate ear pain during pollen season. Do not have: ENT problems (anatomical or illness), tinnitus, excessive discharge, bleeding, or leaking.
GP and allergist have both examined me multiple times and said to use OTC tools that are more open than a q-tip, and any generic ear drops, but didn’t give more specifics or insight. My next appointment is in 2020 and I don’t think my earwax warrants a dedicated visit or earlier appointment, so just looking for some feedback here.
Currently considering differently shaped picks instead of qtips for regular cleaning https://www.amazon.com/BetyBedy-Cleansing-Curette-Removal-Cleaning/dp/B07919C6HT and drops with a bulb and syringe when allergies flare up and there’s more wax https://www.cvs.com/shop/debrox-earwax-removal-kit-prodid-604994
I feel your pain. Elephant Ear Wash is the better solution. 1/2 water, 1/2 hydrogen peroxide, microwave for 30 seconds so it's a little warm. The wax will fall out very quickly.
It was a life-saver for me.
There's probably still more wax. Check out the Elephant Ear Washer from Amazon.
I posted below. This is a product my husband has been using about 4 years. They use them at the pediatrician office even. We put 1/2 water 1/2 hydrogen peroxide and they flush right out.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07B68DPMT/ref=mp_s_a_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1537321204&sr=8-4&keywords=elephant+ear+washer&dpPl=1&dpID=41W41FBONYL&ref=plSrch
Ear Cleaner Earwax Removal Kit Smart Ear Swab with Soft Spiral Cleaner Prevent Ear-Pick Tools Ear Care Kit with 16 Replacement Tips https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F8YMTG3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_zkmGDb9YBXRBM
On a crosspost I found a comment with this:
Ear Cleaner Earwax Removal Kit Smart Ear Swab with Soft Spiral Cleaner Prevent Ear... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F8YMTG3/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_b.VYCb8TPC8BV
look at all the one star reviews on amazon though https://www.amazon.com/Cleaner-Removal-Prevent-Ear-Pick-Replacement/product-reviews/B07F8YMTG3/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_hist_1?ie=UTF8&filterByStar=one_star&reviewerType=all_reviews#reviews-filter-bar
I highly recommend this product for ear wax cleansing.
AcuLife Ear Wax Removal Syringe https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000SOJXGA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_MMm2AbCF1SSHZ
I use it once every couple of weeks and it works wonders for me. Haven't used a Q-Tip since.
I used to use Q-Tips until one day my ear was so blocked with wax that I went deaf in that ear. At 25 I couldn't hear a single thing. Went to the doctors to get it flushed out and they told me everything I already knew...Q-tips push ear wax back...one day you'll lodge some so far back that you're screwed.
I didn't delete it, and I can still see it, but when I look in incognito mode it is deleted. Probably a bug in reddit.
EDIT: Here the text of the comment, which I just copied.
>You can do it at home with a kit from Amazon.
>http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005M2B5P0
> and this to catch the water if necessary:
>http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005M38IO0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1[2]
I use this stuff once every month or two. It works well.
I don't know if it's a good idea to pour hydrogen peroxide into your ear. I would consult a doctor before trying that.
found the one in US store. has mostly 1 start review, but it seems legit product tho.
https://www.amazon.com/Cleaner-Removal-Prevent-Ear-Pick-Replacement/product-reviews/B07F8YMTG3/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_hist_1?ie=UTF8&filterByStar=one_star&reviewerType=all_reviews#reviews-filter-bar