How to REMOVE blocked EAR WAX at home | Demonstration of Medi Grade Ear Wax Removal Syringe

In this video, Dr. O'Donovan guides you through the step-by-step process of effectively using an ear wax removal syringe for gentle and safe ear cleaning at home.
What is ear wax and why might you want to clean ear wax?
Ear wax is normal, however sometimes it can become impacted or blocked resulting in ear pain, dizziness, or hearing loss. If this is the case, you might want to consider removing the ear wax at home.
CONTENTS (timestamps):
00:00 - Introduction
00:43 - Demonstration - How to use the Ear Wax Removal Syringe kit
03:22 - Who should not do this
03:56 - Possible side effects or complications
*WHERE TO PURCHASE THIS EQUIPMENT*
Find the Medi Grade Ear Wax Removal Syringe on Amazon globally: medigrade.store/
- Ear Wax Removal Syringe: geni.us/EarWaxRemovalSyringe
- Olive Oil Ear Drops: geni.us/OliveOilEarDrops
This is NOT suitable if:
• You have sensitive ears
• You are currently using any medication in your ears
• You have, or suspect you have, a hole in your ear drum, pain in the ear or tympanostomy tubes, any infection, bleeding or discharge coming from the ear
• You’ve recently had ear surgery
• You have a cleft palate - even if it has been repaired
• If any part of the equipment is broken or dirty.
SIDE EFFECTS OR POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS CAN INCLUDE:
1. Ear infection
2. Perforated ear drum
3. Hearing loss
4. Dizziness
Remember, the information provided in this video is for educational purposes only and should not substitute professional medical advice. Prior to attempting any earwax removal technique, please consult a healthcare professional.
For further information on ear wax build up, blocked ear wax, prevention and clearance please see the following resources:
Patient information UK: patient.info/ears-nose-throat...
NHS UK information: www.nhs.uk/conditions/earwax-...
Declaration of interest: This video was sponsored by Medi Grade (medigrade.store/). Doctor O'Donovan had full control over the content of the video.
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[@PortugueseMACPOW]

I can't hear what he said in the video

[@DoctorODonovan]

Very good

[@apurplekiwi2239]

Use captions

[@mahalakshmimaha3609]

Ohh God.. ... ear wax blocked your ears soo badly

[@joypad0136]

😂

[@FreeFinca]

👏🏻🤣

[@apurplekiwi2239]

Hi im 25 and ive had this specific issue twice now, its pretty straightforward to solve but I'm wondering what habits a professional would recommend for me to reduce the risk of this happening? I dont use earphones or cotton buds. I think the regular activity to prevent is to chew hard foods since that encourages the wax to he pushed out. I welcome any advice

[@datFUNKYb]

Thanks for uploading this video!

[@5erkan5]

Perfect explanation, great video, Doc. My auntie did use Olive oil. As you said, after 4-5 days during the night, the dirt fell off her ears, and started to say, "I can hear again." Stop speaking so loudly. 😂

[@DoctorODonovan]

Thanks for sharing

[@vor0g]

​@DoctorODonovan could you use just normal counter top olive oil too?

[@robbiecarrion]

Thank you for making this video

[@DoctorODonovan]

You’re very welcome

[@paulmaine]

Thank you so much for this video. It’s the best I’ve seen and the most intuitive I’ve been putting in the eardrops in for a couple of days and I’ve ordered the syringe. Thanks again. Ps I subscribe to your channel also

[@DoctorODonovan]

Thank you Paul. I hope it goes well. If it doesn’t work look up microsuctioning services in your local area

[@goldfinger1241]

Thanks for the video, I’m 31 and have always had ears blocking up specifically my right one it’s just happened this morning after trying to clean out I must of pushed some wax further in the canal, over the last 10-15 years I’ve had to have my ear syringed maybe 3 times at the doctors but it always worries me with the little water jet they use if it’s going to perforate my drum, would you say this method is less abrasive and less likely to cause an issue as I may try and do this at home and not go to the doctors this time thanks

[@mattlm64]

Studies I've read seem to suggest olive oil doesn't do anything more than add a bit of lubrication. Water is probably equally if not more effective and it might be OK to just add a few drops of water around 30 minutes before irrigation. I wonder if distilled water might be a good alternative to boiling water, esp. as boiled water might be slightly alkaline which is not good for the ear.

[@tawheedhoozeer3881]

So I was recommended by my doctor to not use cotton buds to clean my ears as it makes it worse by pushing the wax further inside. I then normally get a syringe session done at the hospital which clears everything for a while. I’m very curious and want to do it on my own as it seems quite easy. What do you recommend?

[@lafamillecarrington]

I think that the point of the video is to suggest how you might do it at home. Watch the video?

[@KatrinaJulie-rz5no]

Where is the sound

[@cloudshine1348]

I couldn't find the tip of that syringe in my country, anywhere I asked they just gave me the syringe only. What else can be used instead of that?

[@malicahamilton]

It’s a set that comes with the oil, syringe and the tips

[@boogolgong7448]

Do you have an idea on where can i purchase that product in the Philippines?(sorry for bad english)

[@muscularleopard9613]

same pre

[@SpiritintheSky.]

Very good practical advice. But don't you mean "TILTING your head"?

[@ruhyabeid2369]

Its help me to unblock my ear thank you very much

[@DoctorODonovan]

Awesome.

[@ifreezetvcomics]

I feel super dizzy and it didn’t work

[@user-kz6yr1ut3w]

I have an impacted ear and keep feeling a rumbling in my ear is this normal?

[@baffled_hawk]

You probably have an eren in your ear

[@rafsandomierz5313]

Your ear is living through Attack on Titan.

[@daniyalove2267]

Help I went to urgent care and it hurt they put ear drops but it burn I went to the hospital to try to drain my ear they did terrible now one ear is clogged 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@Chris-yt1nu]

I have had tinnitus for many years but no other hearing issues. Could wax in my ear be the cause of my problem?

[@malicahamilton]

Yes because it’s called by the ears

[@lafamillecarrington]

There is a lot of contradictory information about what to put in your ear before irrigation. In some videos, it suggests that ear wax is not softened by olive oil, and suggests using sodium hydrogen carbonate solution instead. My experience is that NaHCO3 solution does soften the wax, but doesn't necessarily make it easy to flush out, and I wonder if the olive oil may loosen the wax without softening it, making it easier to remove. In the US, they tend to suggest using hydrogen peroxide solution - I don't really like the idea of that!

[@enkelejdamica6737]

Hi! How can I clean ear at home after an chirurgical survey? Is it damage? I hope you Will see this comment and writes a response soon. My doctor recommended me to clean ear with boric alchool.

[@afrikasmith1049]

I checked your link and unfortunately I can't buy your product because I live in the United States. But your video was still educational and deserves a like.

[@scottsmith507]

Amazon

[@abaddon0932]

Got mine from cvs

[@OmTeZingenTV]

I can use common olive oil too right?

[@chupapirastaman4259]

Can you i use injection syringe? If I don't have the syringe your recommending

[@Pluralofvinylisvinyls]

Pro tip: homeless addicts will usually have used spare syringes laying around that they may be willing to trade for a cigarette or some change.

[@joshuaharte3991]

@@Pluralofvinylisvinyls😂😂

[@interstellarator]

I have been using those common syringes (20ml). Works very well while bathing, one time at the start and at the end I do it a couple of times 👌

[@HyemanotGebrselase]

my babay is less than two years than pain at night alwayas then what can you do p/se anser?

[@DoctorODonovan]

Please speak to your Childs health provider.

[@raulduke1528]

Can I use oregano oil?

[@krazykat0450]

no

[@LordTopley]

I just did this for the first time. Been using Earole for about 3 days. One ear is blocked, other isn’t and has been cause by a long term flu. Did it and it felt like the water push around the blockage at some point as now I have a small amount of water behind the blockage. How should I proceed?

[@simon_bingham]

Where do I purchase the product ?

[@SackOfGypsies]

Amazon

[@lauraclegg794]

No one should be doing that too themselves 🙄. A perforated ear drum is agony Mt ear is totally blocked but nhs font so ot now so bsttle on with olive oil or pay private us only way. Definitely not risking syringing my own ear

[@KatrinaJulie-rz5no]

👏

[@DoctorODonovan]

Thanks

[@99jaystang]

Thanks for the video , a mini chicken McNugget came out of my ear wow! Thanks

[@DoctorODonovan]

Glad it helped !

[@Magani79]

Did it fall out on its own, or at the end when you sucked it out?

[@KatrinaJulie-rz5no]

😂wonderfull

[@benzobenze6995]

First

[@marybuford9591]

What? Speak up!

[@DoctorODonovan]

I can’t ear what you are saying

[@user-ch8vj8cu2t]

Very good practical advice. But don't you mean "TILTING your head"?

[@freddaythe13th]

Can you i use injection syringe? If I don't have the syringe your recommending

[@gregoryprang5098]

I've used a large syringe from the farm supply store(throw away the needle if it is included) fill a large measuring cup with slightly warm water and hold head sideways over the bathroom sink. Suirt water with some force but not enough to hurt. After 10 or 20 squirts, brown wax chunks will be seen in sink, water should flow out of ear quickly. If no chunks seen in 20 squirts, plan to let doctor do it cause they have special scopes to see in ear and scrapers that won't damage eardrum.