Wellness

[Q-Checker]

@wagirl Unfortunately, inserting anything into your ears risks injury as the ear canal is curved and not visible to the person inserting something. The ear drum at the end of the canal is fragile and inserting anything (bigger than your elbow, as the old saying goes) risks injury to the ear drum, which is vital for your hearing.

[Scooby Doo]

Debrox in a bottle available at any pharmacy.

[AuntMame]

I think doctors have changed their ear-cleaning policy in recent years. During my last few annual physicals my PCP told me that they no longer recommend ear cleanings, that ones ears will push out unneeded wax and dirt naturally. 

[Hopein24]

@Bri369 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Hopein24]

@Carmie @Sounds like he should start an "Organic" candle company. 

[Natureluvr]

I used Q-tips for years with no problems until a couple of months ago when the tip of my Q-tip got stuck in my ear. I tried for an hour to get it out with tweezers. Had DH shine his phone light into the canal, hoping he could see it and get it out. No luck. Had to go to my doctor the next morning and they were able to flush it out. Embarrassing. Never will I use one again! Now I just tilt my head a bit after a shower and use a Kleenex wrapped around my finger to dry it out.

[RespectLife]

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@bikerbabe wrote:

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@RespectLife wrote:

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@Etoile308 wrote:

@RespectLife, I think @Bri369 received a rude response. 

And the more I experience life, sometimes I do think there is such a thing as dumb questions. And I think many of life's questions can be found with a modicum of research.

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@Etoile308 

I don't agree on that at all, Anyone can post any question or discussion they wish as long as it is within the Q guidelines.  Shouldn't have to be subjected to ridicule!!!

Personally, I'd rather hear discussions and responses from people on these boards than trust google or AI.

Just yesterday, I googled an inquiry....clicked on the first three showing...ALL different and quite contradictory answers!

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Here nor Google should not be considered definitive sources for medical assistance. As for contradictory info, this place is rife with it. 😆

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I agree @bikerbabe 

But at least here, you can read about other people's experiences.  I have learned a lot from suggestions here, (cooking, baking, makeup).

Take medical advice from either site?  No Way!

It can, however, be helpful to learn how other people have dealt with issues.  It also can be comforting to know that others have gone thru the same trials.  Sometimes it is nice just to be able to talk about things.

Mine was a food question, not medical....and the results from Google were totally useless.

[wagirl]

Yes--I know. Have heard that a million times---

[shy bobcat]

@I am still oxox  If all your home attempts at fixing your ear problem fail, an ENT doctor is probably needed. My DH had fluid that was behind his eardrum and needed an ENT doctor to solve the problem. Liking the doctor was not a concern to him. He needed the expertise of a specialist to solve the problem. I wish you well in getting this problem taken care of. 

[KKlim]

Use a Q Tip … gently.. problem solved.👂