ബഡ്സ് ഉപയോഗിക്കാതെ ചെവിയിൽ അടിഞ്ഞുകൂടിയ അഴുക്കു മുഴുവൻ പുറത്തു പോകും ഇങ്ങനെ ചെയ്താൽ /Dr Umalaksmi
What Is Earwax Buildup?
Earwax is produced by glands in the ear canal. Although scientists are still not completely sure why we have earwax, it does trap dust and other small particles and prevent them from reaching and possibly damaging or infecting the eardrum. Normally, the wax dries up and falls out of the ear, along with any trapped dust or debris. Everyone makes ear wax, but the amount and type are genetically determined just like hair color or height. Smaller or oddly shaped ear canals may make it difficult for the wax our ears make naturally to get out of the canal. This can lead to wax impactions. This is earwax buildup.
Earwax Buildup Symptoms
Symptoms of an earwax impaction include:
Decreased hearing
Dizziness
Ear pain
Plugged or fullness sensation
Ringing in the ear
Cough
More serious symptoms could mean you’ve developed an infection. Watch for:
Serious pain
Drainage from the ear canal
Itching
Odor coming from the ear
Fever
When to Seek Medical Care for Earwax
See your doctor if you think you may have any symptoms of an earwax impaction. Other conditions may cause these symptoms and it is important to be sure earwax is the culprit before trying any home remedies.
Go to the hospital if:
You have a severe spinning sensation, loss of balance, or inability to walk
You have persistent vomiting or high fever
You have sudden loss of hearing
Earwax Buildup Causes
Blockage, or impaction, often occurs when the wax gets pushed deep within the ear canal. Earwax blockage is one of the most common ear problems doctors see.
The most common cause of impactions is the use of cotton swabs (and other objects such as bobby pins and rolled napkin corners), which can remove superficial wax but also pushes the rest of the wax deeper into the ear canal.
Hearing aid and earplug users are also more prone to earwax blockage.