In the eyes of many people, picking up a large piece of earwax is a particularly comfortable thing, both physically and psychologically. But some people have such questions as to why they are all earwax. Some people’s earwax is very dry, and some people’s earwax is very greasy. In fact, different forms of earwax can reflect the health problems of human ear canal. Come and find out.
What are the common types of earwax?
1. Soft, pale yellow earwax
I believe that most people’s earwax is like this , the texture is soft and the color is light yellow. If it is this kind of earwax, it means that it is relatively healthy.
2. Sticky, yellow earwax
Some people have very bad earwax sticky, yellow. It’s also a healthy form of earwax, which helps lubricate the ear canal and prevent it from drying out.
3. White, flaky earwax
Some people are picking earwax When I pulled out, it was a white flaky earwax that looked dry. In fact, this is also normal, and it is related to genes, so there is no need to pay special attention.
4. Thick, dull earwax
If the earwax taken out is very dark in color and there is a lot, it may be a sign of excessive pressure. In the long-term tension, the glands in the ear will secrete more wax, and the earwax will increase and thicken.
5. Blood-colored earwax
Earwax is blood-colored, indicating damage in the ear canal In the case of eardrum rupture, it may also be the performance of ear perforation, and related examinations should be done.
6. Gray earwax
Gray earwax is associated with increased dust in the air . If the ear canal is dry, chapped, itchy and other symptoms, it is likely to have eczema.
What happens to frequent ear waxing?
Since earwax can reflect a person’s ear canal health problems, does it mean that frequent earwax removal is feasible?
Of course not. Frequent earwax removal will bring many adverse effects. First of all, if you accidentally scratch the skin of the external ear canal, it will easily lead to infection.
Secondly, frequent ear plucking will also cause the ear epidermis to fall off, which will make the ear wax more and more plucked, and the more itchy the ear.
Third, if the operation is not performed properly, puncturing the eardrum will also affect hearing and even cause hearing loss.
Earwax is not as clean as possible, keeping a certain amount of earwax will bring Lots of benefits. First of all, it can protect the external auditory canal and can resist the invasion of viruses and bacteria to a certain extent. Secondly, it can also isolate foreign objects from entering the ear canal, protect the eardrum, and protect hearing.
How can I dig earwax without hurting my ears?
1. Control the number of times
If it is not necessary, try not to dig earwax actively. To control the frequency, dig at most once every two weeks. If there is no abnormal feeling, the hearing is still very clear, and the ears are not itchy, so there is no need to dig earwax. Don’t be addicted to earwax picking. After a long time, the harm will come.
2. Do not dig ears with sharp objects< /strong>
Some people just dig their ears with their fingernails for convenience. Although this is very convenient, using sharp objects such as fingernails and iron picks to dig the ear can easily damage the mucous membrane of the ear canal and even puncture the eardrum. You can use a soft cotton swab to scoop your ears, or use a professional silicone ear scoop.
3. Seek professional help
If you find that your hearing has recently decreased , I found a lot of earwax in the ear canal when I irradiated it with a flashlight. At this time, don’t rush to dig it yourself, you can go to the hospital and ask the doctor to help you solve the problem. Doctors use an ear endoscope to observe the earwax, and use different instruments to take out the earwax according to different conditions.
4. Replace with cleaning
The hospital also has a special service for cleaning the outer ear. If you feel that there is a foreign body in your outer ear or itching, you can ask a professional doctor to clean the outer ear for yourself. It can avoid the situation that the ear canal is damaged by sharp instruments, and it will be handled more cleanly.< /span>
Different forms of earwax reflect different ear canal health problems, some of them are normal, some are manifestations of diseases. If you feel the ear is uncomfortable, itchy or painful, If you have hearing loss, it is best not to deal with it yourself, but to learn to seek the help of a professional doctor. Don’t be addicted to picking earwax in your life, don’t do it if necessary, and be careful to hurt yourself.
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