What to do about hard earwax
Disease description:
My ear has been particularly itchy today, and when cleaning it, I noticed the earwax feels very hard. I'd like to ask, what should I do if earwax is hard?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Bing
Hard earwax can be safely removed by a specialist otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat doctor) at a hospital using professional equipment. If removal proves difficult, sodium bicarbonate ear drops may be used to soften the earwax for approximately 5–10 days, followed by professional removal in the hospital using a specialized vacuum suction device. This method is typically painless and rarely causes complications.
In daily life, maintain cleanliness and dryness of the ear canal—avoid water entering the ears and refrain from attempting self-removal of earwax.
