How to prevent earwax from pushing further into the canal?

Question

Hi doctor,

I took custom ear impressions for my music hearing protection.

I previously examined my ears with an ear scope and found them to be healthy, with only a small amount of earwax and no redness. After the procedure, I had no pain or symptoms, but when I inspected the ear scope again, I found that the earwax had been pushed a little further into the ear canal, and there had been some micro-trauma. They use this oto-block to prevent the material from entering the eardrum. Is this micro-trauma normal or cause for concern? Should I just let it heal or flush it with rinsed water? Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

As I can see, traces of trauma appear deeper than simple trauma. This is due to two factors.

Either you have a repeated habit of clearing wax with earbuds or any other objects, or you frequently use your scope. As a result, the skin of the ear has been damaged.

Although the ear has a natural way of clearing wax, you do not have to clean your ear frequently. Also, do not flush your ear with water, as this can cause an infection of the external auditory canal. Instead, apply a steroid antibiotic mixed ointment for five days to the traumatized areas. Then, plug your ears with a cotton soaked in petroleum jelly for a week to prevent water from entering.

I hope that you get your answer.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Yes, the trauma should heal on its own if you follow the instructions I have given you.

Finally, do you have diabetes, or are you taking any long-term oral steroids? So you do not have ear pain or difficulty hearing as the tympanic membrane appears slightly congested.

I hope that you get your answer.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.