How Do You Clear Stopped Up Ear Wax?
Ear wax is the sticky substance that protects debris from entering your ears, but sometimes ear wax can cause a buildup in your ears due to infections, or even for no reason at all. A buildup of wax in the ears can cause hearing loss, pain, a ringing in the ears and difficulty swallowing. If your ear is causing you severe pain, you are better off seeing a doctor as soon as possible. But if your ear wax buildup is not an emergency, there are plenty of ways to remedy the situation at home with some products from your local drugstore. Splash warm water in your ear and tip your head to rest the opposite ear on your shoulder. The ear that has the wax buildup should be pointing straight in the air. Hold this position for 10 seconds, then lean your ear over the sink and let the water drip out. Purchase an ear wax irrigator from the drugstore if you are still experiencing wax buildup. It is a small plastic syringe with a bulbous base that can be filled with water. Fill the syringe with warm wa
