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Self-Treating Earwax ImpactionsTreatment and Prevention An earwax impaction is usually a condition that you can self-treat. Having said this, there are circumstances when a blockage due to earwax should be examined by a physician. These are usually complications that could be aggravated if self-treated. If you have symptoms such as ear fullness, itchiness, or some hearing loss, your problem may well be due to earwax build-up. The use of a treatment is certainly worth a try. On the other hand, if you have had recent ear surgery, a ruptured tympanic membrane (i.e. ruptured eardrum), tympanostomy tubes, or chronic otitis media, then you should consult your physician.
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If you choose to self-treat there are a number of treatments that are available including light mineral oil, normal saline, sodium bicarbonate 10-15% solution, hydrogen peroxide 1.5-3%. These treatments may provide relief but none have proven themselves in a clinical trial setting. As such, it is difficult to recommend these earwax treatments with confidence.
Other products are available in pharmacies such as triethanolamine polypeptide (i.e. Cerumenex), a standard earwax treatment that has been used for many years. While it is important to treat and removal an ear canal impaction, it is equally important to prevent recurrences. Not only are they a nuisance, they can be difficult to remove and a visit to the physician is often required for more aggressive treatment.
With this in mind, we decided to formulate a lotion that will help maintain a clean ear canal and prevent impactions from reccurring. Introducing LiquiCera Earwax Ear Health Lotion - the only earwax lotion with docusate, a proven softening agent to dissolve and help prevent earwax build-up. |