It is very important to focus on maintaining your overall health, especially your ear health. There are a few simple steps which you can take to keep your ears healthy in between Microsuction appointments, especially if you’re one of those people who regularly experiences earwax build up.
You should always take measures to keep your ears clean as part of your regular hygiene checks. Taking extra precautions when cleaning your ears is very important. You should never insert anything into your ear canal such as hair pins, cotton buds or even fingers. This can actually push the wax deeper into your ear causing a blockage.
The best way to keep your ears clean are by using a soft damp cloth or town and gentle clean the outer parts of your ears. Your ears will naturally self clean and by keeping the outside of your ears clean you can help maintain this natural process. Ensure once you have showers to pat your ears dry with a towel to reduce the amount of moisture around your ears and be sure to tilt you head to drain any excess water.
You may benefit from using eardrop between Microsuction appointments. These are very safe if used in moderation. A few drops of olive oil or medicated ear drops will help to keep the earwax soft and prevent it from building up.
For those who use hearing aids or ear plugs regularly should ensure extra measures are taken to keep your ears clean. These devices can actually trap moisture and cause wax to build up risking your chance of infection. Be sure to keep these devices clean to keep your ears nice and healthy in between Microsuction appointments.
