How to clean the ears
January 23, 2009
Ear wax is a natural ear product, the function of which is protection. Ear wax protects the delicate skin of the ear from water and other infectious agents. Ear wax is secreted by the wax glands present in the external ear canal. Other substances such as dead skin, sweat, and oil also contribute to its production. Ear wax is mainly composed of keratin, a substance derived from dead skin cells. In its strictest sense, ear wax is slightly different from cerumen, the secretion of the ceruminous glands that are present in the external auditory canal.
When ear wax plug up the ear, hearing is hindered. One feels as if something has filled up inside the ear. Wax can lead to ear infection as it is capable of trapping bacteria inside. Infection results in pain and itchiness. Ear wax prevents the doctor from getting a true picture regarding the extent of infection. Ear wax needs to be removed only when it has increased considerably within the ear and has reached a point in which the person suffers from symptoms such as pain or hearing loss.
Usually, wax-dissolving agents such as water or saline are used in removing the wax. In some cases, ear wax is taken out by injecting a stream of water into the ear canal. This process is called irrigation. Suction devices are also used in order to remove the wax manually. However, it is strongly advised to consult an ear expert for cleaning your ears.
It is extremely important to avoid harmful interventions. Inappropriate means of ear wax removal such as cotton-tipped swabs, oral jet irrigators etc will do more danger than good. It is advisable for those people who are using hearing aids to consult an expert doctor at least once a year for cleaning the ears. Foreign objects, such as Q-Tips, should never be placed inside the ear canal. A moist cloth can be used to clean the external ear parts.
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