{"id":1453,"date":"2022-06-24T22:31:59","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T22:31:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.fm1.dev\/?page_id=1453"},"modified":"2022-09-13T17:27:15","modified_gmt":"2022-09-13T17:27:15","slug":"earwax-removal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.com\/ear-problems\/earwax-removal\/","title":{"rendered":"Earwax Removal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What causes an earwax blockage? \",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"A blockage of earwax is usually caused by an overproduction of earwax or insufficient cleaning.  Surprisingly, the most common cause of a blockage is incorrect at-home earwax removal. Often, instead of cleaning out the earwax it is just pushed deeper inside the ear. Earphone and ear plug usage can also cause wax buildup, as the earphones can prevent earwax from naturally coming out of the ear canal.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What are the symptoms of blocked earwax?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Earaches, a feeling of fullness in the ear, hearing loss and ringing in the ear (tinnitus) are all common signs of earwax blockage. If the earwax is not removed an infection can develop. This would include severe pain in the ear that does not subside and a fever. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you should talk to your doctor, as these may also be signs of a more serious condition.\"\n    }\n   }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How does an ENT treat an earwax block?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"In order to diagnose a buildup of earwax, your doctor will need to look in your ear with a special magnifying instrument called an otoscope. Once diagnosed, your doctor can remove the wax buildup a few ways: with a small curved instrument called a curet, through suction or by flushing out the wax using a water pick or warm water. If this continues to be a problem, wax-removal medications may be recommended.\"\n  }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How can you treat an earwax blockage at home?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"As long as your ear is healthy and does not have tube or a hole in it, at-home treatments can be helpful to manage earwax buildup. An eyedropper can be used to apply a few drops of baby oil, mineral oil or hydrogen peroxide into the ear canal; this is done to soften the wax. Once soft, after an hour or a few days, the wax is ready to be removed. A rubber-bulb syringe can be used to gently squirt warm water into the ear canal. Once the water has drained out of the ear, the ear should be dried with a towel. This procedure can be repeated several times until the wax has been removed.\"\n      }\n }\n ]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"causes-of-earwax-blockage\">Causes&nbsp;of Earwax Blockage&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A blockage of earwax is usually caused by an overproduction of earwax or insufficient cleaning.&nbsp;Surprisingly, the most common cause of a blockage is incorrect at-home earwax removal. Often, instead of cleaning out the earwax it is just pushed deeper inside the ear. Earphone&nbsp;and ear plug&nbsp;usage can also cause wax buildup, as the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.openscienceonline.com\/journal\/archive2?journalId=717&amp;paperId=5185\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.openscienceonline.com\/journal\/archive2?journalId=717&amp;paperId=5185\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">earphones can prevent earwax<\/a> from naturally coming out of the ear canal.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"symptoms-of-earwax-blockage\">Symptoms&nbsp;of Earwax Blockage&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Earaches, a feeling of fullness in the ear, hearing loss and <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.com\/hearing-loss\/tinnitus-evaluations\/\">ringing in the ear<\/a> (tinnitus) are all common signs of earwax blockage.&nbsp;If the earwax is not removed an infection can develop. This would include severe pain in the ear that&nbsp;does not subside and a fever.&nbsp;If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you should talk to your ENT doctor, as these may also be signs of a more serious condition.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-does-an-ent-treat-an-earwax-block\">How Does an ENT Treat an Earwax Block?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1022\" src=\"https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ENT-Diagnosing-Earwax-Removal-1536x1022-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1455\" title=\"ENT Diagnosing Earwax Removal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ENT-Diagnosing-Earwax-Removal-1536x1022-1.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ENT-Diagnosing-Earwax-Removal-1536x1022-1-768x511.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In order to diagnose a buildup of earwax, your doctor will need to look in your ear with a special magnifying instrument called an otoscope. Once diagnosed, your doctor can remove the wax buildup a few ways: with a small curved instrument called a&nbsp;curet, through suction or by flushing out the wax using a water pick or warm water. If this continues to be a problem, wax-removal medications may be recommended.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-remove-stubborn-ear-wax-at-home\">How to Remove Stubborn Ear Wax at Home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as your ear is healthy and does not have tube or a hole in it, at-home treatments can be helpful to manage earwax buildup.&nbsp;An eyedropper can be used to apply a few drops of baby oil, mineral oil or hydrogen peroxide into the ear canal; this is done to soften the wax.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once soft, after an hour or a few days, the wax is ready to be removed. A rubber-bulb syringe can be used to gently squirt warm water into the ear canal. Once the water has drained out of the ear, the ear should be dried with a towel. This procedure can be repeated several times until the wax has been removed.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"content-cta-container\">\r\n    <div class=\"content-cta-text\">\r\n        <p>Call Hearing &#038; Balance Institute of Utah at for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\r\n        <a href=\"tel:+18018529696\" class=\"phone cta-phone-link\"><svg width=\"14\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M11.9 0H2.1C1.54305 0 1.0089 0.237053 0.615076 0.65901C0.221249 1.08097 0 1.65326 0 2.25L0 21.75C0 22.3467 0.221249 22.919 0.615076 23.341C1.0089 23.7629 1.54305 24 2.1 24H11.9C12.457 24 12.9911 23.7629 13.3849 23.341C13.7788 22.919 14 22.3467 14 21.75V2.25C14 1.65326 13.7788 1.08097 13.3849 0.65901C12.9911 0.237053 12.457 0 11.9 0V0ZM7 22.5C6.81639 22.4999 6.63461 22.461 6.46503 22.3856C6.29545 22.3102 6.14139 22.1997 6.01164 22.0605C5.74962 21.7794 5.60255 21.3983 5.6028 21.001C5.60292 20.8043 5.63921 20.6095 5.70958 20.4278C5.77996 20.2461 5.88305 20.0811 6.01296 19.942C6.27534 19.6613 6.63106 19.5037 7.00187 19.504C7.37267 19.5043 7.7282 19.6623 7.99022 19.9435C8.25225 20.2246 8.39931 20.6057 8.39907 21.003C8.39882 21.4003 8.25128 21.7812 7.9889 22.062C7.72653 22.3427 7.37081 22.5003 7 22.5H6.99907H7ZM11.9 17.44C11.899 17.5882 11.8436 17.73 11.7458 17.8348C11.648 17.9396 11.5157 17.999 11.3773 18H2.62453C2.48591 18 2.35297 17.941 2.25495 17.836C2.15693 17.731 2.10187 17.5885 2.10187 17.44V2.813C2.10187 2.66448 2.15693 2.52204 2.25495 2.41702C2.35297 2.312 2.48591 2.253 2.62453 2.253H11.3736C11.5119 2.25405 11.6443 2.31338 11.7421 2.41818C11.8399 2.52297 11.8953 2.6648 11.8963 2.813L11.9 17.44Z\" fill=\"#FF886D\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<span class=\"phone-number\">(801) 852-9696<\/span><\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Causes&nbsp;of Earwax Blockage&nbsp; A blockage of earwax is usually caused by an overproduction of earwax or insufficient cleaning.&nbsp;Surprisingly, the most common cause of a blockage is incorrect at-home earwax removal. 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