How to Clean Ears Properly, Don't Just Pick

Kapanlagi.com - Ears are one of the vital sensory organs. Without good ears, we cannot hear clearly. Therefore, ear health must be maintained. Maintaining ear health can be done by properly cleaning the ears.

However, considering that the ears are a vital part of the body, cleaning the ears should not be done carelessly. The ears consist of several parts, which must be cleaned in a special, careful, and cautious manner.

So, don't just pick your ears if you want to clean them. You can follow several proper ways to clean your ears below.

1. Getting to Know the Parts of the Ear

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Before knowing how to clean the ears properly, it is good for you to know the parts of the ear first. Generally, the ear consists of three parts, namely the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear. Each part has its own function.

The outer ear is the part of the ear that we can see. This part includes the entire earlobe to the ear canal. The outer part functions to capture sound waves.

The middle ear includes the eardrum and three hearing bones, namely the hammer bone, anvil bone, and stirrup bone. This part functions to collect sound vibrations from the outer ear.

The inner ear includes the cochlea. This inner ear part functions to transmit sound waves captured by the ear to the brain.

What you need to know is that the ear, especially the eardrum, is a sensitive part. That is why we can only clean the outer part of the ear. It is not allowed to clean the inner ear part. Because it will be very risky.

2. Do Not Use Cotton Buds or Other Tools

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Although commonly done, it turns out that using cotton buds as a way to clean the ears is incorrect. Not only cotton buds, it is better to also avoid cleaning the hands with objects or other tools, such as chicken feathers or even fingers, even though they have been washed clean.

This is because the use of these tools can actually cause the cleaned part of the ear to be injured, and can even lead to infection. Even worse, if the cotton bud or the tool used to clean the ear is too deep, it can potentially tear the eardrum. This can result in fatal consequences.

3. Use Special Fluid for Ear Cleaning

One of the correct ways to clean the ears is by using a special cleaning fluid. This special cleaning fluid can be obtained at pharmacies or drugstores. The way this cleaning fluid works is by dripping it into the ear canal, leaving it for a while, and then the earwax will come out by itself.

Although it sounds easy, there are still several things to consider when using ear cleaning fluid. Among them, you must make sure your hands are clean. So it is better to wash your hands before dripping the cleaning fluid.

Use the ear cleaning fluid while lying down, tilt your head so that the ear to be cleaned is facing upwards. Another thing to consider is the cleanliness of the packaging bottle of the fluid, do not touch the bottle cap or the tip of the dropper, as it can make the fluid unhygienic due to the dirt on our hands.

Don't forget to read the instructions, which are usually found on the packaging bottle of the fluid. Because there are some brands of fluid that need to be treated specially, such as being used in warm conditions, and so on.

4. Use Baby Oil

Baby oil has been widely used to clean dirt on the face. But it turns out that this product, which is specifically intended for babies, can also be used to clean dirt in the ears. The way to use it is the same as when using ear cleaning solution. So, it is relatively easy and practical.

5. Use Olive Oil

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Olive oil is known as one of the vegetable oils that has many benefits. It is widely used for cooking and facial care, but it turns out that olive oil can also be used to clean the ears. The method is not much different from using ear cleaning solution and baby oil.

Drop 3-5 drops of olive oil into the ear canal, then wait for a few moments. Because it is made from natural ingredients, this method is considered safe to do.

6. Consultation with an ENT Doctor

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The correct way to clean the ears is by going to an ENT doctor. Because it is handled directly by an expert, this method can be said to be the safest way. Actually, it is good for you to have your ears checked by an ENT doctor regularly. This is not only for ear hygiene, but also for your overall health.

Those are some things that need to be known about the correct way to clean the ears. However, it is important to remember that besides maintaining ear hygiene, we can also take care of our health by not listening to music too loudly.

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