There is something black in my ear

When we feel itchy in our ears, we usually use cotton swabs or ear picks to pick them out. When the ears itch, it is usually caused by external stimulation of the ear canal or excessive earwax in the ear canal. The cerumen in the ear canal is what we often call earwax. There is earwax in everyone's ears, but the amount of earwax varies. You should pay attention to the method when cleaning the earwax in your daily life.

The black stuff in the ear should be the secretion of the external auditory canal. The most common one is oily cerumen, which can appear black and smelly. The formation of oily earwax is related to a person's physical constitution. You should keep the external auditory canal clean and clean it regularly. You can use a cotton swab or hydrogen peroxide to clean the external auditory canal. If it is difficult to clean by yourself, it is recommended to go to the ENT department of the hospital for examination and treatment.

How to clean earwax

Self-massage.

If there is not too much earwax, it can usually be cleared by self-massage. That is, use the tips of your fingers to pinch your ears and rotate them every day, or gently put your palms on your ears and rub them, and try the effect.

Use ear picks with caution.

If you feel there is a lot of earwax, use the ear pick with caution to avoid injuring the ear canal. You should use a small cotton swab or a round ear pick, and you can ask your family to help you clean it out under the sun.

The solution for hard earwax.

If the earwax in your ear is very hard, don't try to dig it out yourself. You won't be able to clean it out, and using too much force will only hurt your ear canal. At this time, you should go to a regular second-level or above hospital for an ear examination and use some sodium bicarbonate ear drops to soften the earwax before flushing the ear canal.

Be careful when putting ear drops in your ears.

When applying ear drops, it is important to note that they must be applied regularly and the earwax should be fully soaked. Generally, they should be applied for three consecutive days, about once every two hours a day, 2-3 drops each time. After applying the drops, it is best to lie on your side for a while to allow the drops to slowly seep into the ear to avoid them dripping out and being wasted.

Be aware that hearing may be temporarily reduced.

When sodium bicarbonate ear drops are placed in the ears, the earwax will expand and affect hearing. Don't worry, after a period of time, the hearing will be completely restored after the earwax is removed.

Flushing the ears

After the ear has been dripped with medicine on time, you can go to the hospital for flushing on time. Hold the tray well during flushing and do not move around when the doctor is flushing. Finally, it will be painful when wiping the external auditory canal with a dry cotton swab, but it will be fine after a while. If there is congestion in the ear, it means there is inflammation and you need to take anti-inflammatory drugs for a few more days.