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What Causes Excessive Wax Formation In Ears?

I have a lot, I mean ALOT, of slimy ear wax, and the wax isn't drying up and getting hard like it should.. I can even wear ear buds in my ears now.. It's almost an itchy feeling I get when I do.. I have done some peroxide treatments... what do you think is wrong?
Fri, 16 Dec 2016
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Hi,Wax formation in the ear is a normal thing.Few people have more wax formation and few people have less wax formation.Wax formation may be wet or dry and it generally clears on its own during jaw movements .You might be having a narrow ear canal because of which the wax is not coming out easily.

Wax in the ear has a protective role against infection.It should be removed only if it is causing any symptoms like itching in the ear or ear blockage.

You should not use Ear bud to remove the wax.The outer part of wax might get removed with the ear bud but the inner part of the wax will further go inside.

You can use was Wax solvent ear drops(like Soliwax ear drops) atleast for 7-10 days.This will help in softening your wax.Then it might get removed on its own by the movements of jaw.Or you might need a help of an ENT Specialist for wax removal from your ear.

Hope this answers your question.Take care.
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What Causes Excessive Wax Formation In Ears?

Hi,Wax formation in the ear is a normal thing.Few people have more wax formation and few people have less wax formation.Wax formation may be wet or dry and it generally clears on its own during jaw movements .You might be having a narrow ear canal because of which the wax is not coming out easily. Wax in the ear has a protective role against infection.It should be removed only if it is causing any symptoms like itching in the ear or ear blockage. You should not use Ear bud to remove the wax.The outer part of wax might get removed with the ear bud but the inner part of the wax will further go inside. You can use was Wax solvent ear drops(like Soliwax ear drops) atleast for 7-10 days.This will help in softening your wax.Then it might get removed on its own by the movements of jaw.Or you might need a help of an ENT Specialist for wax removal from your ear. Hope this answers your question.Take care.