Removal of sulfur plug in Kharkiv

What are the symptoms of earwax:

• Hearing loss
• Ear congestion
• Earache
• The appearance of an echo from a voice in the head
• Inflammatory diseases of the middle ear
• Headache

What are the causes of earwax formation:

• Lack of hygiene and improper ear care
• Anatomical features of the ear
• Increased earwax production
• Working in dusty areas
• Inflammatory processes in the ears
• Frequent use of headphones

How to remove sulfur plug

To remove a sulfur plug, you need to seek help from an otolaryngologist , since the process of removing excess sulfur involves caution. It is also important to understand that a person without a medical education will not be able to accurately determine whether there is a sulfur plug. It is dangerous to try to remove a sulfur plug yourself, you can introduce an infection and injure tissues.

Procedure for removing sulfur plug:

• Determining the location and consistency of the plug
• If the plug is dry and tightly attached, oil-based drops are prescribed before rinsing, which are used for 2-3 days before the procedure.
• Rinsing is performed using a Janet syringe and saline (0.09%)
• Rinsing is performed in the otolaryngologist's office: saline is poured into the ear canal, after 2-3 minutes some of the contents flow out, then the doctor removes the remainder.