And some products include special tools to help remove ear wax. The directions might differ slightly between brands. However, there are multiple brand names, and each might have different inactive ingredients. Most OTC ear wax removal products contain the same medication and work the same way. What OTC medications are available for ear wax removal? Be sure to read the label or ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for help using your OTC ear wax removal drops. Each product may have different instructions for use. Some products include ear wax removal drops and a bulb or syringe to help flush the ears with water after treatment. Yes, there are some OTC products that can help remove ear wax. Can you remove ear wax with OTC products? You may be asking yourself if there are safe and effective ways to remove ear wax over-the-counter (OTC). And some methods, like using a Q-tip, aren’t considered safe. In fact, an ear wax blockage is often the culprit when it comes to hearing loss. If you have an earache, a feeling that your ear is blocked, or hearing loss, it may be due to hardened ear wax. Some people are more likely to have dry ear wax, which can cause blockages ( ear wax impaction). But, sometimes ear wax can build up and cause problems. Some ear wax is necessary to help protect the ear canal and keep dust and bacteria from entering the ears. This article has been viewed 30,476 times.Your ears usually do a pretty good job of removing excess ear wax on their own. Kieu was recently named one of LA’s Top Docs by Los Angeles Magazine. She is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and the American Rhinologic Society. Kieu also completed a prestigious fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Toronto. She then completed her residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Michigan State University/Detroit Medical Center, where she served as chief resident. Kieu received a BS in Anthropology from the University of California, Riverside and earned her medical degree (DO), with honors, from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona.
Monica Kieu is a board certified Otolaryngologist and Specialist in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Los Angeles, California. This article was co-authored by Monica Kieu, DO, FACS and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Madden. This article has been viewed 30,476 times.
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