Massaging your ear works best when you combine it with other methods, like ear drops or warm water.
As you straighten your head back up, some oil may run out of your ear. Use a rag to catch any excess oil and wipe it away. Try using oil for 2 to 3 days at a time until the wax is soft enough to come out.
Try irrigating with warm water 2 or 3 times if your ears still feel clogged. If plain water isn’t working well, try making a saline solution by mixing salt and water. Or, get a washcloth wet with warm water and hold it against your outer ear for 5 to 10 minutes. The heat from the warm water will loosen up the wax and help dislodge it from your ear.
Experts recommend ear wax kits like Debrox.
Hydrogen peroxide can cause mild skin irritation or redness. If you feel any itching or burning, stop and rinse your ear out right away.
These medical-grade ear wax drops are still safe for your ears. All they do is soften the wax to let it fall out naturally.
If you think your ear may be infected, skip the home remedies and go straight to your doctor. They will assess your symptoms and see what kind of treatment you need. If your child’s ear has too much wax, take them to their pediatrician.
