Earwax is a natural substance designed to protect the ears from dirt and infection. Usually, our ears naturally remove earwax over time and, with regular cleaning, there are no issues. But sometimes, ear wax builds up and causes issues. It can be unsightly and it can become very uncomfortable if it becomes hard and impacted.
Getting professional help for earwax removal
In these cases, it’s worth seeing a professional such as https://www.earwax.co.uk/ear-wax-removal-near-me/swindon/ for expert ear wax removal Swindon.
But for minor cases of ear wax build up, you can tackle the issue yourself with basic kitchen ingredients such as olive oil.
How to use olive oil to remove ear wax
It’s important to assess whether the ear wax in your ear is simply a result of build up or a sign that you have an infection. If it is a build up, you can gently pour a drop or two of olive oil into your ear and tip your head a little to the side to let the oil sink into your outer ear. This will help to gently loosen the wax, which is broken down by oil. The ear wax should then start to exit your ear and you can wipe it away.
You can slightly warm the olive oil to make it more comfortable but check it carefully first. It’s possible to buy plastic droppers to add the olive oil drop by drop or you can buy ready-made olive oil droppers at the chemist. Repeat the process daily for a few days until you start to notice results.
If you don’t have olive oil to hand, you can also use saline water, almond oil or over-the-counter ear drops from the pharmacy. These will effectively soften the ear wax over a few days and you should find that it then loosens itself. If you do have persistent or impacted ear wax, however, it’s important to seek professional help. A specialist can take care of the issue for you with professional-grade equipment and skilled application, using irrigation and other expert techniques to remove wax carefully and safely.
