Earwax is a natural excretion of the body including mucus, dead cells, dirt, sweat, secreted in the ear canal. These compounds are pushed out of the ears and dried themselves.
When chewing, yawning or talking, the jaw movements push the earwax from deep out to the outside, carrying dirt, bacteria, helping to clean the ears naturally without the intervention of the waxing tools. This substance is blocked in the ear door that prevents dirt, insect bacteria or external forces to help protect, and moisturize the ears.
Adults do not need to get earwax regularly. Cotton swabs with cotton swabs or any other tools can cause hair loss, affecting self -cleaning mechanism. At that time, the ears have more wins, easily infected. Self -taken earwax is not recommended because there may be many risks such as ear canal injuries. Earwax cleaning tools at home are not hygienic, which can lead to ear infections, ear fungal infections.
Endoscopic doctor for a sick person. Artwork: Tam Anh General Hospital
Improper self -taken self -takes the risk of perforation of the eardrum. The eardrum is a thin layer of film, when strongly impacted, the eardrum may tear or puncture, leading to temporary or permanent hearing loss. In addition, the eardrum lesions also increase the risk of middle ear infections, causing pain, greatly affecting daily activities. Many people suffer from the eardrum due to accidental ears that are too strong or injured when using sharp objects, the consequences can be prolonged and need medical intervention. Therefore, you should not take your own at home, if you are uncomfortable, you should go to the hospital or clinic with an ear, nose and throat specialist for your doctor to support.
In case you want to get earwax at home, you should pay attention to clean hands and tools. Use a clean towel or cotton swab to wet with salt water then gently wipe in the ear doors. Absolutely do not go deep into the ear canal, because it can be pushed deep inside. In some cases, specialized soluble solutions may be used but required by a doctor. When you see that the earwax has an abnormal color or smell, you go to a medical facility to check whether or not to infect in the ear.