What is the best way to stop my ear producing excess wax?

Question: I have tried putting warm olive oil in my ear, that is ok but I don't want to have to do that forever. My doctor said my ears are full and she can't even see my ear drum. I know sounds disgusting but I have to live with it.

Answers:
Carry on with the warm olive oil to soften the wax - do this twice a day for three days. Then buy some eardrops from the chemist which contain hydrogen peroxide (Otex if you're in the UK is a good one) and use them twice a day for five days. Ear syringing is not recommended these days as it can lead to infection and/or perforation of the ear-drum which is very painful. If the above doesn't work, get your GP to refer to you an ENT surgeon.

Also, don't get water in your ears as it will get trapped behind the wax - put some cotton wool in loosely while you have a shower then wipe gently around the ears to clean them. NEVER stick anything in your ears - you'll only push the wax down further.

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carry on using the warm olive oil as it helps soften the wax. If It this bothers you that much go back to your GP and get yours ears syringed, your ears are producing excess wax for a reason, your GP needs to do more test.

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