Some people naturally produce more
earwax, or have smaller ear canals and might need a bit of attention.
He says that people who are bothered by excessive
earwax may want to try Debrox, an over-the-counter product that can help remove the wax.
"There's no evidence that ear candles or ear vacuums get rid of
earwax."
Earwax softeners are also available, they are drops that can be used, to soften the ear wax.
The client in this case wore a hearing aid which can cause
earwax build as it can prevent the natural migration of
earwax out of the ear canal.
You might use a cotton swab or other implement to remove the
earwax, but in doing so you can push the
earwax farther into the ear and risk injuring your eardrum and ear canal.
The most common cause of
earwax blockage is at-home removal, Dr Fiona Rennie, consultant family medicine at Valiant Clinic, told Gulf News .
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A trip to the vet will be necessary to confirm the diagnosis, as ear mites can be identified by removing some
earwax from a fold or crease with a cotton-tipped applicator and examining it under a microscope - or by your vet looking into your cat's ears using a magnifying instrument called an otoscope.
The condition can also cause the eyeballs, earlobes, sweat,
earwax and even a person's windpipe to turn black.