How to clean ears with oily earwax
Oct 25, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Xu Gang
Introduction
Oily ears, also known as wet-type cerumen, can lead to blockage of the external auditory canal when excessive greasy substances accumulate. This condition can be treated by irrigating the ear canal with a solution. Before irrigation, use a cotton swab to clean out ear secretions to prevent interference with subsequent steps. After the procedure, maintain ear hygiene and instill antibiotic ear drops to prevent infection.
Oily ears, also known as wet-type cerumen, can lead to excessive buildup of greasy substances that may easily block the external auditory canal. This condition can be treated by irrigating the ear canal with a solution. The specific steps are as follows:
1. First, gently clean away secretions attached to the external ear canal using a sterile cotton swab.
2. Next, dip a sterile cotton swab into 3% hydrogen peroxide and gently rotate it within the outer 0.5–1 cm of the ear canal to remove secretions. Avoid inserting the swab too deeply into the ear canal during cleaning.
3. Finally, wipe away the solution thoroughly with a sterile cotton swab, then apply antibiotic ear drops to prevent infection.
