Earwax is a common problem, but all too often, people use the wrong methods to treat it. Among the ways you should avoid is using ear candling. Instead, you should use our same day ear wax removal service.
The idea of ear candling is to place a lit, cone-shaped candle in the ear, which supposedly draws the earwax upwards, thus removing the blockage. This ‘treatment’ is also supposed to help with everything from colds and flu to sinusitis and headaches.
In reality, it is a very bad idea, for several reasons:
- First and foremost, there is no evidence that it works.
- It can lead to ruptured eardrums.
- Hot wax can drop down the ear, causing burn injuries.
- Wax can end up plugging the ear.
Of course, candling is not the only bad way to approach earwax removal; many will be familiar with the problem of using cotton wool buds, as they only serve to push the earwax in deeper. But candling could be much worse, because of the greater injury risk it poses.
What Should You Do To Remove Earwax Instead Of Candling?
Fortunately, there are safe ways to clear out earwax and we can offer these to get your problem solved the same day.
These include:
- Syringing with warm water, especially when done by an expert.
- The use of olive oil or mineral oil to lubricate it and help wax slip out
- Eardrops containing substances like hydrogen peroxide
These methods, especially syringing, can bring rapid relief and clear out your earwax, putting an end to discomfort, impaired hearing and other symptoms such as tinnitus.
If you have this kind of treatment, you will be happy that you did, as you enjoy being earwax-free. But you should also be glad that you didn’t go down the wrong road and use a so-called ‘earwax candle’, which will do you no good at all.
