Hygiene is one of the most important habits that we all need to take care of in order to maintain excellent health, bathing daily, moisturiz...
The problem of the accumulation of earwax has serious consequences on health, according to experts, it is a very common situation, but little is known that must be treated in time to avoid affecting the correct functioning of the brain, including the mood.
an unpleasant appearance
Cerumen or earwax is a secretion that is produced in glands located in the external auditory canal, like other secretions of the body, they have vital functions for health, for example, it helps retain skin scales, lubricates, moisturizes, and protects against foreign bodies such as bacteria.
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If people do not properly care for their ear hygiene, over the years, the accumulation of earwax can worsen health, according to Dr. Jordan Josephson of Healthline, commenting that older adults are the most affected, due to that tend to reduce personal cleanliness, even the earwax is drier so it will become a plug that is difficult to remove.
serious consequences
Hearing loss in the affected ear
pressure build-up
dizziness
Imbalance causing falls (bone fractures or traumatic brain injuries)
Brain malfunction (cognitive decline and dementia)
Depression or social isolation
Vertigo
Pain
buzzing
How to properly clean the ears?
Just like some people, I consider myself obsessive about cleaning my ears, I usually clean them two or more times a day, however, excessive cleaning, frequent use of devices such as headphones or earphones, and the aging process itself, increase the secretion of wax, forming a hard plug.
Experts recommend cleaning the ears with the usual bath only with the water jet and with the help of a gauze or towel, without the need to use swabs, since the ear canals clean themselves and expel earwax to the outside, even when moving the jaws when we talk or chew, comes out on its own.
In addition, you must be careful with the use of cotton swabs or swabs (Qtips), since instead of cleaning the wax, it can introduce it deeply, causing trauma, otitis, or a ruptured eardrum.
There are some natural techniques that you can do to feel better and calm the discomfort, such as: massaging the back of the ear to loosen the earwax, applying hydrogen peroxide or olive oil with a dropper (leave three or five minutes) then letting the liquid flow out, as well as use a hot water bottle and leave it in your ear for a while. However, you should always go to a specialist to remove the wax plug and thus avoid hurting your ear.
Hygiene is important for health, but in the case of caring for your ears, you must do it with the recommendations of the experts!
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