Ear wax is a common and natural substance that our body produces
or protect the eardrum and expel build-up. But, if the amount of
wax in our ears continues to enlarge, it can affect our hearing.
Hearing loss is considered normal in the aging process, but if a
physical object (wax) is affecting the hearing, it should be
removed. 1. If the wax is close to the outer surface of the ear,
it can easily be removed with a Q-tip. DO NOT stick a Q-Tip far
into the canal. You can puncture the drum!! 2. Ear Coning uses a
heated, herbal cone placed in the ear, to soften the wax and
warm up the ear/nose/throat canals. Ear coning may release wax
that can then easily be removed. If water is left behind the ear
(that slush-slush sound), you will have diminished hearing. Ear
Coning is an alternative therapy that helps many people with
sinus condition, hearing loss and pressure behind the ear drum.
3. Lavage is a process that is used by medical doctors to flush
out the ear wax. Water is pushed into the ear with high pressure
to