What should I do if my earwax is hard and becomes painful when I try to remove it?
Disease description:
My husband has recently experienced ear pain whenever he tries to clean his ears, and his earwax is quite hard. He would like to know what to do when hard earwax causes pain upon removal.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Gang
Hard earwax that causes pain upon removal: Patients may, under a physician’s guidance, use sodium bicarbonate ear drops to soften the earwax and facilitate safe removal. If pain persists, it may indicate concurrent otitis media; in such cases, patients should follow their doctor’s instructions to use ofloxacin ear drops for treatment. Cefixime dispersible tablets may also be appropriately combined as part of the therapeutic regimen. In daily life, patients should avoid noisy environments and maintain good personal hygiene.
