Many patients of the otolaryngologist have the same complaints that the hearing decreased suddenly, although until then nothing particularly bothered. It turns out that such changes cause sulfuric plugs in the ears. What to do? Is the rumor not coming back? This is what will be discussed in the article.
Causes of traffic jams
Those people who have a predisposition to the formation of sulfur plugs, as a rule, suffer from excessive activity of the sebaceous glands, as a result of which a large amount of
earwax is released, which accumulates in the ear canal. Sometimes this happens due to neglect of hygiene rules or improper cleaning of the ears. The inflammatory process also causes the accumulation of sulfur. The anatomical structure (sinuous and narrow auditory meatus) can cause sulfur plugs in the ears to appear periodically. What to do? How to get rid of them, and why hearing loss?
Whatever the size and consistency of the cork, it will not affect the ear, as long as there is even the smallest gap between it and the ear canal. But sooner or later, a sharp decrease in hearing occurs , because the cork has swelled and blocked the passage. In this case, it is urgent to go to an appointment with a specialist. After examination and diagnosis, plugs are removed from the ears by rinsing, which is painless.
How to remove sulfur cork?
The procedure can be started immediately after an examination by a doctor.
She should not be afraid, since she absolutely does not injure her ear, and therefore does not cause pain. Ear washing from sulfuric plugs is carried out even for infants. Despite the simplicity of the procedure, do not risk doing it yourself, as there are limitations. For example, when in addition to the cork there is otitis media, which led to
perforation of the eardrum. In such a situation, the doctor solves the problem in a “dry” way, removing the cork with a special tool or dissolving it medically.
How does washing take place?
When there are no contraindications, and nothing prevents the removal of the cork with water, the procedure takes no more than ten minutes. So, if you have sulfuric plugs in your ears, what should I do? Naturally, do not let the situation go by chance, but seek the help of a specialist. For washing the ear, the doctor uses a large syringe without a needle and water (or saline) at room temperature.
The patient tilts his head above the vessel placed to the ear, while a nurse or doctor pours fluid into the ear canal. Sulfuric cork flies out under the pressure of water. Depending on the consistency of sulfur, one to three washing sessions will be required. If after several procedures there are still sulfuric plugs in the ears, what should I do? In such situations, a solution of hydrogen peroxide will help. It is necessary to bury it in the ears for several days so that the sulfur mass is softened. As a rule, after this, problems with removing plugs do not arise. Immediately, the hearing returns to the patient, the feeling of congestion and discomfort disappears.