Avoid shampoo, shower gel and hairspray etc. If you have ear problems such as dry skin, eczema, dermatitis, ‘runny ears’, you will find keeping your ears DRY will improve the condition.If you have repeated problems with wax blocking your ears, using olive oil ear drops – 2 drops once a week may prevent this.Cotton-buds or ear candles should not be used as these can do real damage to the ear canal and drum.(if using olive oil you can continue for a further 1 – 2 weeks for maximum effect) Drops should be used three times a day for at least 2 weeks and should result in your hearing improving.Repeat three times a day to the affected ear until the wax has gone and your hearing improves.Let the drops soak in for at least 5 minutes. Lie on your side with the affected ear uppermost and place three to five drops into the ear canal.The drops should be at room temperature before use.In most cases ear drops used for an extended period of time will disperse the buildup of wax.Your ears are self-cleaning – if you use cotton wool buds or similar objects, to try to remove the wax, it will only be pushed further into the ear canal and become impacted and block your ear. It is normal to have ear wax, and it usually only becomes a problem when it has been pushed deeper into the Ear Canal. It is a mixture of Cerumen (a sweat-like substance), Sebum (an oily substance) both secreted by glands in your Ear Canal, which combines with dust, debris, hair etc. Wax is normal – it protects and lubricates the Ear Canal. Please note: these are not available on prescription. These are available from your local pharmacy or large supermarket. Brand names you may have heard of include Earex, Earol, Cerumol and Otex (there are others). The most effective way to manage ear canal blockage due to wax or debris is the application of ear drops and/or olive oil, which should disperse excessive wax and regular application will prevent the buildup of wax. We understand that irrigation should rarely be necessary. Although our ear irrigation service is always undertaken by trained staff, this can result in inflamed and infected ear canals. Gloucester Road Medical Centre no longer offers routine ear irrigation (syringing), as evidence suggests this procedure may not be as safe as we thought.
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