Otolaryngology Questions Clogged Ears

Ear seems clogged. What's the best way to clean it?

My left ear is really clogged, and I need a way to clean it. I don't really want to use Q-tips because I heard they were bad for my ears. What can I do to clean them?

1 Answer

Hi! There are multiple ways to clean clogged ears, if the clogged sensation is due to wax build up. As long as you're not having any significant pain, you can try over the counter ear wax cleaning solutions. There are multiple devices that you can search for at online retailers such as Amazon for cleaning ear wax. You are correct, Q-tips are not generally recommended as it will push the wax deeper into the ear canal where it is no supposed to be. If these methods are unsuccessfull, you could visit your primary care provider to have your ear canals examined. If needed, your provider may refer you to an Ear, Nose & Throat physician to examine the ears in more detail.