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Suggest Remedies For Obstructed Ear Canal
Question: i was cleaning my ear with a q tip and the tip is now stuck in my ear
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Brief Answer:
Obstructed ear canal
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
I am sorry to hear that you got your Qtip lodged into your ear canal. If there is someone in your home you could have them look in your ear canal and gently remove the cotton with tweezers. If the cotton is lodged deep in the ear canal you will need to be seen by a medical provider. A visit to an urgent care center would be sufficient. They have equipment that can remove foreign bodies from ears. The other thing is that the ear could be occluded with wax. By using a Qtip you can actually push ear wax deep into the ear canal. This will block your ear. This can also be treated at an urgent care center with gentle ear wash.
In summary
1. Occluded ear canal
2. Remove with tweezers is someone can see the cotton
3. See Urgent care for removal of cotton or ear wax
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
Obstructed ear canal
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
I am sorry to hear that you got your Qtip lodged into your ear canal. If there is someone in your home you could have them look in your ear canal and gently remove the cotton with tweezers. If the cotton is lodged deep in the ear canal you will need to be seen by a medical provider. A visit to an urgent care center would be sufficient. They have equipment that can remove foreign bodies from ears. The other thing is that the ear could be occluded with wax. By using a Qtip you can actually push ear wax deep into the ear canal. This will block your ear. This can also be treated at an urgent care center with gentle ear wash.
In summary
1. Occluded ear canal
2. Remove with tweezers is someone can see the cotton
3. See Urgent care for removal of cotton or ear wax
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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