How long can earwax grow out?

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People generally think that "earwax" is the garbage in the ear. In fact, it has a very artistic scientific name called "cerumen". Cerumen can adhere to dust and insects and protect the external auditory canal. Some people think that cerumen is dirty and unhygienic. They often use hairpins, matchsticks, bamboo needles, ear scoops and so on to dig their ears. They even ask a hairdresser to dig their ears, which may cause inflammation of the external auditory canal and trauma of the tympanic membrane. In fact, as people chew and speak, cerumen crumbs will naturally fall off and discharge, and there is no need to dig ears. But sometimes you should do it yourself. Let's share my experience with you.

How long can earwax grow out?

But too much cerumen can also affect people. If the cerumen secretion is too much or the discharge is blocked, it may gradually form a hard block to block the external auditory canal, forming a bite embolism, resulting in tinnitus, hearing loss, even dizziness and other symptoms. In this case, you should ask a doctor for treatment.

The smaller cerumen block can be taken by forceps; For larger cerumen embolism, special cerumen hook should be used, which should be operated by professional doctors; If it is difficult to take out the hard block, the cerumen water can be dripped 5-6 times a day. After 48-72 hours, the leaf is softened, and then the cerumen water can be taken out or washed.

It's easy to hurt the ear canal by digging the ear. If the method is improper, it will push the earwax to the deep, block the ear canal and affect the hearing; If the force is excessive when digging, it will damage the skin and even the eardrum of the external auditory canal, and the bacteria will take the opportunity to invade, it will form otitis externa. So you have to use the right method.

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If you dig the ear too hard, it will damage the skin of the external auditory canal and even the tympanic membrane. Long term repeated stimulation can cause congestion and swelling of the external auditory canal, and bacteria can take the opportunity to enter; It can also squeeze bacteria into hair follicles and sebaceous ducts by scratching back and forth, causing inflammation and running water; Severe cases will form external auditory canal furuncle and external auditory canal inflammation.