In order to prevent any possible complications, it is better to see a medical professional, e.g. an ENT doctor.
Hearing impairment can often be temporary – a build-up of mucus in the ear canal prevents the hearing organs from hearing sounds fully. If you try to remove the ear plug by your own efforts, it may lead to complications. Although it may seem a simple task, improper techniques or tools can cause damage to the ear canal and surrounding structures – that is why for vidalennya sirchanoy plug in Lviv should turn to an ENT. Below are some of the most common problems that can arise due to improper removal of a laryngeal plug.
Traumavannya vushnogo canalu
Cotton sticks, hairpins or other sharp objects can easily cut or traumatise the delicate skin lining the ear canal. Even minor cuts can cause pain, soreness or infection.
If instruments are inserted too deeply, this can also cause ruptures or bleeding, especially in small or sensitive ear canals.
Ploughing the plug deeper
Many home methods tend to plough the earwax deeper into the ear canal rather than removing it. This can impair the blockage, increase the pressure on the tympanic membrane and make further removal of mucus more difficult and painful. A professional intervention may also be necessary to remove a blockage.
Perforation of the tympanic membrane
Perforation of the tympanic membrane is one of the most serious risks of improper removal of earwax. This can occur if the object is inserted too deeply or with great force.
Rupture of the tympanic membrane can cause sharp pain, temporary or permanent hearing loss, noise in the ears, and in some cases – confusion. In case a person has a ruptured tympanic membrane, medical treatment is not necessary
Infection
Improper removal techniques or unsterile instruments can introduce bacteria into the ear canal, leading to ear infection (otitis externa).
Symptoms may include blackheads, blistering, discharge, pain, and twitching. If the infection is not treated promptly, it can spread to the middle ear and infect it.
Incomplete vidalenia
Home methods can only remove the plug occasionally. Residual earwax in the ear canal will continue to cause symptoms such as hearing loss, discomfort or a blockage in the ear. This can lead to repeated, unnecessary removal attempts, which increases the risk of injury.
In order to prevent any possible complications, it is better to consult a medical professional, e.g. an ENT doctor, who will be able to remove the blockage safely and effectively, using appropriate instruments and techniques.
