Ear Health
Ear Care Tips
Simple, practical advice for keeping your ears healthy and preventing earwax problems.
Do
- Let your ears clean themselves naturally
- Use olive oil drops if prone to buildup
- Dry ears gently after swimming
- Seek professional help for blockages
- Have regular check-ups if you wear hearing aids
- Keep earbuds and hearing aids clean
Don't
- Use cotton buds in your ear canal
- Insert any objects into your ears
- Use ear candles (they don\'t work and are dangerous)
- Ignore symptoms of blockage
- Try to remove impacted wax yourself
- Over-clean your ears
Using Olive Oil Drops
Olive oil drops can help soften earwax and support your ears' natural cleaning process. Here's how to use them:
- Warm the oil to body temperature (not hot)
- Lie on your side with the affected ear facing up
- Put 2-3 drops into the ear canal
- Stay lying down for 5-10 minutes
- Wipe away any excess oil
- Repeat daily for 3-5 days before your appointment
The Golden Rule
"Never put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear." This old saying holds true. Your ears are self-cleaning, and most interference does more harm than good.