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squire
19th Oct 2003, 18:36
Ear waxing causes need for syringing, I am begining to feel like a sheep at drenching time...............solutions?
Flyin'Dutch'
20th Oct 2003, 00:13
Olive oil or sunflower oil for a week usually sorts it out by softening the wax so it will fall out on its own accord.
FD
zerozero
20th Oct 2003, 17:35
...and say that the ear canal is probably an orifice not best served by KY Jelly.
Good luck!
gingernut
20th Oct 2003, 21:06
Thoughts on ear syringing have changed recently.
Try and avoid syringing if possible, take the advice of "flyingdutch" but continue treatment for at least 2w.
The reason we try and avoid syringing is that there is a (small) risk of bursting the delicate ear drum when the procedure is performed. The most common reason for this is that the nozzle of the equipment becomes insecure !
Having said all that, the majority of patients go on to require syringing !! Doctors and nurses love to do it, because its one of the few times when we can instantly "cure" a patient.
ps, remember : don't stick anything in your ear smaller than your elbow .
Hands up those who just tried to get their elbow into their ear!!
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