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6 Ways to Clean Your Ears Correctly and Safely, to Avoid Hearing Problems

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Kapanlagi.com - Maintaining personal hygiene is important to ensure good health. However, do not forget to clean hidden areas of the body such as folds and ears. One correct and safe way to clean the ears is without using cotton buds.

The ears are part of the body that function as the sense of hearing. Clean ears play a crucial role in maintaining good hearing. However, it is often found that people clean their ears using cotton buds.

This method involves inserting cotton buds into the ears. Although it may seem simple and trivial, if done incorrectly, it can lead to health problems. It is feared that cotton may get stuck and cause hearing problems.

Naturally, no one wants to experience hearing problems as it greatly disrupts daily life. for that reason knowing how to clean the ears correctly and safely needs to be further understood to avoid hearing problems.

So how to clean the ears correctly and safely?

Here are some points you can follow below to clean the ears correctly and safely to avoid ear infections.

1. Use Ear Cleansing Drops

One of the correct and safe ways to clean the ears is by using ear cleansing drops. These drops are usually available in the market as products.

According to Dr. Nguyen Hyunh, an ear, nose, and throat specialist, as cited from health.clevelandclinic.org, it is recommended to use ear cleansing drops correctly. Here are the steps to clean the ears correctly and safely, as mentioned on health.clevelandclinic.org:

- Lie on your side to clean the ears. If you want to clean the right ear, lie on your left side, and vice versa. Make sure the ear to be cleaned is positioned upwards.

- Apply a few drops of the ear cleansing drops into the ear.

- Let it sit for a moment until the liquid spreads and absorbs.

- Then sit up and gently wipe the ear with a tissue, and the earwax will come out on its own.

Cleaning the ears using ear cleansing drops may have different effects for each person. Some may find it effective, while others may not. However, if there is no improvement, it is advisable to seek medical assistance. Additionally, always follow the instructions on the ear cleansing drops product to ensure safety.

2. Use Olive Oil

Olive oil can also be used as a safe and easy way to clean the ears. The way to use it is by lubricating the ears with the olive oil. Then gently wipe the ears with a soft tissue or cloth.

3. Use Mineral Oil

Mineral oil, or commonly known as paraffin, can also be used to clean the ears safely. This oil is usually called baby oil, which is safe to use on baby's skin. The way to clean the ears using mineral oil is by lubricating the ears and gently wiping them with a soft tissue or cloth to dry quickly.

4. Use Soft and Moist Cloth

As known, using cotton buds is not recommended for use in the ears because it is feared to leave cotton. To replace it, you can use a soft and damp cloth. Then, you can use the cloth to clean the ears by gently wiping or swiping.

5. Check Ear Health to the Doctor

The right and safe way to clean the ears is by checking the ear health with medical professionals. This method is certainly the best solution to overcome hearing problems that may arise.

In addition, regularly checking ear health to the doctor can prevent problems of earwax buildup. It can also address other health problems such as earache, fever, hearing impairment, and other ear health issues.

6. Tips to Protect Your Ears and Keep Them Healthy

In order to protect your ears and prevent health problems, you can follow some tips below.

- Avoid using headphones too often.

- Do not listen to music with headphones at high volume.

- Immediately dry your ears after swimming using a soft cloth and gently wiping them.

Those are the 6 correct and safe ways to clean your ears and prevent hearing problems. Also, avoid using cotton buds to clean your ears to prevent potential health problems. Furthermore, contact a doctor if you experience persistent ear problems.

(kpl/nlw)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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