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Conventional removal of earwax

The conventional removal of earwax (cerumen) may be accomplished by any of several methods. Removal is indicated when there is pain, hearing loss, or a need to see the eardrum for diagnosis. Medical evaluation should precede efforts to remove ear wax.

• A skilled and trained healthcare provider may use implements while having a clear view of the ear canal with an otoscope or binocular operative microscope.
• Irrigation with body temperature water or saline solution may be effective. It is important to assure that the individual has a normal eardrum before any fluid is introduced into the ear. A rubber bulb syringe is often employed for home use. Often, softening agents can be used to facilitate this process.
• If the patient has a skin problem or the earwax is too sticky, an oil can be used to solubilise it so that excess earwax can be wiped off without inserting any object into the ear canal, such as a cotton swab, which can damage the ear canal.
• An apparatus that creates a vacuum may be used by a doctor to remove excess earwax through suction.