{"id":2540,"date":"2017-01-18T14:12:31","date_gmt":"2017-01-18T19:12:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=2540"},"modified":"2019-02-07T10:37:08","modified_gmt":"2019-02-07T15:37:08","slug":"right-way-to-clean-your-ears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/right-way-to-clean-your-ears\/","title":{"rendered":"The Right Way To Clean Your Ears"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Admit it: There\u2019s nothing more satisfying than digging around in your ear with a cotton swab and extracting a nice big chunk of warm wax. Gross, but satisfying. Thing is, cotton swabs aren\u2019t the best way to clean out your ears.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Case Against Cotton Swabs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Believe it or not, cotton swabs can actually cause some trouble in your ear canal, says Christopher Chang, M.D., of Fauquier ENT in Warrenton, Virginia. \u201cPut it in too far and a cotton swab can potentially lead to you damaging your ear drum.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s not the half of it. \u201cIf you\u2019re too aggressive with a cotton swab, you can create little scratches in the ear canal, which aside from traumatizing the skin could potentially lead to an infection,\u201d Chang explains. \u201cJust like if you have a rash or irritation on your arm and scratch yourself until your skin is raw and even more irritated, you can do the same with a cotton swab.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Plus, cotton swabs aren\u2019t even all that effective for getting the gunk out of your ears. Instead of pulling earwax out, you might actually be pushing it even further in, says Chang.&nbsp;\u201cDoctors can actually see the earwax building up and the indentation the cotton swab makes inside people\u2019s ears,\u201d Chang says. \u201cSometimes I\u2019ll see the skin has been traumatized and bruised in the ear canal.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The bottom line: Despite the morbid pleasure of going to town with a cotton swab, it&#8217;s not doing your ears any favors.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How To Clean Your Ears<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The fact is, most people don\u2019t even need to clean out their ears regularly. \u201cThe ear canal typically cleans itself and the wax comes out on its own,\u201d says Chang.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re concerned about the amount of buildup, though, consider using an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/squip-kyrosol-ear-wax-removal-system-1-kit\/sqp1001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ear syringe<\/a>. These syringes have a small nozzle that shoots out streams of water. Simply fill the syringe with body temperature distilled water, which is free of bacteria, aim into your ear, and squeeze. The streams of water will help to rinse the wax out, says Chang. \u201cTry doing this twice a week to prevent wax buildup and possible blockages,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/squip-kyrosol-ear-wax-removal-system-1-kit\/sqp1001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2548\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/right-way-to-clean-your-ears\/1983881_01-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/1983881_011-1.png?fit=1490%2C1745&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1490,1745\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/1983881_011-1.png?resize=874%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 874w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/1983881_011-1.png?resize=272%2C319&amp;ssl=1 272w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/1983881_011-1.png?resize=740%2C867&amp;ssl=1 740w\" data-src=\"http:\/\/c34193.sgvps.net\/~mauricez\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/1983881_011-1.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can also try OTC products, like mineral oil, hydrogen peroxide, or rubbing alcohol, to flush out earwax. Tilt your head sideways, drip five drops into your ear, wait a minute, then sit up straight. The liquid should flow out, along with some wax.<\/p>\n<p>Chang prefers mineral oil, since some rubbing alcohol and other chemical products can dry out the skin in the ear canal, and potentially cause irritation. (Skip this method if you have any holes in your eardrums, which your doc will definitely have informed you about.)<\/p>\n<p>If you have cause for concern about the general health of your ears, see your primary care doctor or an ENT. \u201cIf your ears are itching like crazy, there may be an issue besides wax buildup, like dermatitis of the skin of the ear canal,\u201d says Chang. \u201cA physician can make sure there\u2019s no skin abnormality or a fungal ear infection.\u201d And, if you still insist on swabbing, Chang warns not to insert them more than a centimeter (the length of the cotton tip) into your ear.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Diggin\u2019 What\u2019s Good? For more essential health facts, tips, and inspiration, joi<\/strong><\/em><em><strong>n our Facebook communities,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/EatingHealthyVitaminShoppe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eating Healthy<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/StayingFitVitaminShoppe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Staying Fit<\/a>, today!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Admit it: There\u2019s nothing more satisfying than digging around in your ear with a cotton swab and extracting a nice big chunk of warm wax. Gross, but satisfying. Thing is, cotton swabs aren\u2019t the best way to clean out your ears. 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