Swabs
are common elements in many family bathrooms. They are practical implements for
different hygienic needs, but are usually used to remove earwax by using the ear
wax remover, a common but potentially dangerous practice.
Although
some people have more ear wax than others, in general, the ear produces only
the ear wax it needs. In some isolated cases, children's ears produce excess ear
wax. If it interferes with hearing, or causes pain or discomfort, it needs to
be removed by the doctor. But only the doctor can determine if the ear wax
should be removed by using ear
wax removal tool and rule out other problems that may be causing the
symptoms.
Parents,
and children, should not try to extract the ear wax at home, even with
medications that promise to be safe and effective. Doing so puts the ear canal
at risk, and probably the child's hearing.
Ear
wax is produced in the outer ear canal, the area between the fleshy part of the
ear outside the head and the middle ear. The medical term for ear wax is ear
wax.
Ear
wax has many important functions. It helps protect the eardrum and ear canal by
providing a waterproof coating on the ear canal that helps keep it dry and
prevent germs from causing infection. It also traps dirt, dust and other
particles to prevent them from damaging or irritating the eardrum.
Once
the ear wax is produced, it slowly makes its way through the outer ear canal
into the ear opening. Subsequently, it comes off or leaves the ear during the
bath. In most people, the outer ear canal produces permanent ear wax, so the
canal always has enough ear wax.
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