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Home Remedies For Ear Wax Removal, Effective Natural Treatment

Written by Dr Easton Patrick

Topic: Alternative MedicinePublished November 24, 2011
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Ear wax can sometimes cause many problems such as itching, blockage and hearing loss. The glands of the ear produce wax in order to protect, clean and provide moisture to the ear canal.

Ear Wax Removal Home Remedies

There are several home remedies for ear wax removal which are simple to use and easy to follow. Some of the popular home remedies for ear wax removal are:

1. One of the safest home remedies for ear wax removal is the use of paraffin oil which is available in drugstore. All you need to do is warm two to three tablespoons of it over a candle. Now put few drops of this oil in your ear by the means of a dropper and wait for five minutes without any movement. Repeat this process for next two days until it softens and dissolve the build up completely. Next step is to flush the ear with some lukewarm water in order to bring out lumps which didn’t get dissolve.

2. Another safe home remedy is the use of hydrogen peroxide. Just put two to three drops in your ear and then wait for five minutes. Now tilt your head to opposite side and the liquid will come out. Try this procedure for the next three days. And then you can wash your ear with lukewarm water in order to let the remaining wax come out. The hydrogen peroxide dissolves the wax which makes it easier to flush it out. Those who have perforated ears should not try this remedy.

3. You can try massaging the area behind the ears. This will loosen up the wax deposited in your ear. Now pull your ear while opening and closing your mouth. This is an effective natural home remedy for ear wax removal.

4. Take a hot-water bottle and fill it up with warm water. Now lie with your ear against the bottle. This will melt the ear wax.

5. Olive oil is also very useful in ear wax removal. Take a teaspoon and put some olive oil on it. Now place this teaspoon on a candle flame so that it becomes warm. Apply few drops of this oil in your ear and wait for fifteen minutes. For the next two to three days repeat this procedure three times a day.

6. Take some water and make it warm. Pour some of this warm water in your ear and wait for few seconds. Now tilt your head in opposite direction to drain out the water. You can repeat this process until you see that the water which you are draining out becomes colored. This will let you know that the wax is melting and coming out with water. But remember to use decently warm and clean water.

7. Chewing gum helps in keeping your ears clean. When you chew the gum, the jaw movement results into a natural cleaning process in the ears.

8. Do not use hair pins, cotton swabs, finge
ails and fingers to remove the wax.

9. Glycerin is also very effective in treating ear wax. Just apply few drops of it in your ears. This will stop the itching and avoid the cause of dry skin.

These were some of the effective home remedies for ear wax removal which are safe, cost-effective and easy to use.

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