I would like to know if a pharmacist can remove this type of cap or how I can do it at home. Thank you for your help!
27-year-old woman
Hello, I have a wax plug in my ear. I woke up with it this morning. I slept on this ear all night.
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Jean-Sébastien Lecompte · 3 years ago
Hello,
So far, have you tried any product to try to dislodge it?
Do you hear less well?
Do you have a lot of pain?
27-year-old woman · 3 years ago
I cleaned it up with a Kleenex that's all I did. It blocks the sound a little bit, but not really a pain only a pressure sensation
Jean-Sébastien Lecompte · 3 years ago
Thanks for the clarification. You have a few options
- You can use a small amount of oil (mineral/vegetable/olive) that you heat for about 5 seconds in the microwave oven. With a syringe you can irrigate your ear canal. This can help dissolve earwax (which is more soluble in oily substances).
- Use Cerumol, available at the pharmacy, 5 drops in the affected ear (i.e., fill the ear canal) 2 to 3 times a day for 2 to 3 days as needed
- A pharmacy or clinic nurse can also wash the ear and mechanically dislodge the plug
I hope this answers your question
27-year-old woman · 3 years ago
Thank you for your advice, it's very enlightening!
Jean-Sébastien Lecompte · 3 years ago
It's a pleasure. Have a nice day!
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