I Ended Up Pushing Earwax Into My Ear Any Tips On What To Do?

Posted on Wed, 1 Jul 2020

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Question : hello i was cleaning my wars. and i know im not supposed to use q tips. but i ended up pushing earwax into my ear. any tips on what to do?

Answered by Dr. Naveen (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use wax solvents for 2-3 days

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query

You can use the wax solvents available over the counter. The solution can be used 3-4 times a day for 2-3 days at a stretch. Most of the times, the ear wax would soften and clear out by itself. If not, consult your doctor for a complete evaluation and further management.

Henceforth avoid using the Q-tips.

Hope this answers your query. Revert back to me if you have any follow-up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar