Safely Remove EAR WAX at Home with an EAR BULB SYRINGE: A Doctor's Guide!

Join Dr Hart-Pinto as he guides you through the safe and step-by-step process of syringing your ear at home and clearing impacted ear wax using an ear bulb syringe.
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#earwaxremoval #earwaxcleaner #earwaxremoving #PatientInfo
Required Equipment
1. Olive Oil Ear Drops or Sodium Bicarbonate Ear Drops
2. Ear Bulb Syringe
3. Jug/Bowel of Warm Water
4. Clean Towel
5. Collecting device - Sking, shower or bath
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:18 Who Shouldn't Perform Bulb Syringing
00:49 Equipment Required
01:32 Preparing the Ear
02:04 Ear Bulb Syringing
03:44 Outro
03:54 Legal Disclaimer
03:59 End Screen
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Further Reading - Ear Bulb Syringing
NHS
www.colefordhealthcentre.nhs....
The Evidence for Ear Bulb Syringing:
1. Coppin R, Wicke D, Little P. Randomized trial of bulb syringes for earwax: impact on health
service utilization. Ann Fam Med. 2011 ;9(2):110-4.
2. Coppin R and Wicke D. Managing earwax in primary care: efficacy of self-treatment using a bulb
syringe. Br J Gen Pract. 2008.58 (546): 44-49.
3. Clegg AJ, Loveman E, Gospodarevskaya E, et al. The safety and effectiveness of different methods of earwax removal: a systematic review and economic evaluation. Health Technol
Assess. 2010;14(28):1-192.
4. Coppin R, Wicke D, Little P. Managing earwax in primary care: efficacy of self-treatment using a
bulb syringe. Br J Gen Pract. 2008;58(546):44-49.
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Last updated 29th July 2023
Next review date: 29th July 2026
Author: Dr Andrew Hart Pinto
Internally peer-reviewed: Dr Najeebah Jaunbocus 29th July 2023.
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2. Dr Najeebah Jaunbocus MBChB MRCGP
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[@NKPH]

Omg, a chunk of wax came out while using the bulb and it was like half an inch wide, it was so nasty but so satisfying cuz i can finally hear😭

[@themistersmith]

It works. I clear my ears out once a month using this method. It is so easy.

[@jonny1251]

Took me about 20 minutes to unplug my ear with the syringe. Thank you for the tip. Please make sure all your instruments are very clean and sanitized. Also, I felt dizzy for a while afterwards. Even with careful attention to the temperature of the water, I was spinning. Be cautious

[@JHPMedicalUK]

Yes you need to be gentle. Thanks for sharing your experience

[@5255andrew]

If you’re dizzy it’s sometimes because of blood flow and your head being tilted. My parents usually made me lay down for a minute or two and i was quickly able to get out of the dizziness feeling.

[@kitpesec1536]

Life time problem… thank you so much!

[@JHPMedicalUK]

You are welcome

[@darshan7806]

Thank you so much. I poured drops of oil in my ear, and it won't come out... I was searching for help, and this method 3:26 helped me get rid of the oil.

[@Pluralofvinylisvinyls]

There’s a video of a guy that’s got tubes with ear wax in them and he adds different liquids to each tube to see which works best at disintegrating the ear wax. Oil did nothing, if I remember correctly. The best was the active ingredient in Debrox, Carbamide peroxide. I believe a lot of ENTs will use that in tandem with one of those professional ear cleaners.

[@lovly2cu725]

my doctor never told me anything after put drops in my ear.

[@darshan7806]

@@lovly2cu725 Not always but some times oil or water get trapped in the ear so that method will help you get it off

[@darshan7806]

@@lovly2cu725 .

[@ralphpagan3371]

Is it safe to use bulb to suck ear wax out after procedure ????

[@kimwieczorek1879]

We have to suffer/wait a week?!!

[@lovly2cu725]

and then what?

[@mistermornevanderberg]

I wish I had a solution for my mother's ear wax problem She cannot leave the house (health issue) so getting her to a specialist is impossible Her ear was operated on and the specialist who used to care for her who also operated on her ear who has retired said she may not allow any fluids to enter her ear due to the operation So I just don't know what I can do next for her :-(

[@JHPMedicalUK]

Speak with your GP. They may be able to contact your local ENT service for advice.

[@alexandramorariu6240]

Look for ear wax microsuction service that do home visits .

[@mistermornevanderberg]

In South Africa 😵😔😔😔😔 @@alexandramorariu6240

[@BigSoul29]

The water is stuck in my ear

[@Realience]

I followed the steps, my hearing got worse and I don't know why

[@hibayousifbashir6115]

Yeah I don't like this method

[@Pluralofvinylisvinyls]

Who tf owns an ear bulb? I’m using a qtip

[@Lorimunae]

Lmfao

[@ikg459]

Oh no! Q-tips are actually bad for ears. The ear bulb actually comes with some ear wax removal kits like Debrox.

[@simonfurman8007]

Q tips are actually bad for your ear.

[@olec8978]

I used them for years until they blocked my ears with wax. There is no way to avoid pushing some wax into the ear. Mine got so blocked I had to get them vacuumed. Don't use cotton buds/Q tips

[@gr33rtheartist]

I am using 2 qtips... at once. Because more is better

[@Eroticties]

thanks for sharing