Removal of ear wax,,,any suggestions or techs Lakeside?

[gringohombre]

Recently have lost some hearing in one ear. Poking a little with Q-tip relieves it and restores full hearing for short time and then it resumes partial loss. Don't want to poke too much with Q-tip. I think there is a buildup of wax. Where in Lakeside can I get a flushing out? Thanks.

[bmh]

A gp will remove the wax from your ear, the Qtips can pack it more than remove it.

[Hernan Santiago]

Maskaras Clinic has an ENT doctor that visits weekly. I got tired of yelling at my neighbor and told him to go and get his ears cleaned. He did. Not only is she drop dead gorgeous according to him, but I do not need to yell at him anymore. Simple and inexpensive and he did not have an appointment. Maskaras Clinic 765-4805 0r 765-4838. Wear a bib, so that you do not drool on your shirt.

[Bourbonman]

Any clinic can remove ear wax, any many Farmacias Consultoras

[shortshrink]

There is a product called dubrox that will do it. I do not know if they sell it here or not. I buy it in the States and use it once or twice a year. You just put a few drops in your ears and the wax comes out the next time you take a shower. You can also buy an ear syringe here and flush out your own ears. if it is very impacted, having a doctor do it the first time is a good idea but after that you can maintain it yourself.

[mhn237]

Young Dr. Rodrigues at Ajijic Clinic did my ear around 8:30pm one night.

Felt some unusual movement in left ear, drove to Clinic, no-one waiting, had ear syringed - 150peso, drove home, no problem since.

[sm1mex]

Yes, Debrox can help if you can find it here in a farmacia.

[Dr.Santiago]

I suggest first using DEBROX as previously mentioned.

And yes, it is something that most Primary Care Physicians will do.

[Mainecoons]

What is Debrox? I buy these ear cleaning kits that use hydrogen peroxide. Is that Debrox?

I don't need any more of those rubber ear washers that comes in the box. Can I just buy Debrox somewhere local?

[MtnMama]

Farmacia Maskaras used to carry a similar product but then her distributor stopped carrying it. I haven't asked for several months. I have looked all over Lakeside, and finally had friends bring some down from NOB.

[Mad_Max]

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/earwax-blockage/DS00052/DSECTION=lifestyle-and-home-remedies

Lifestyle and home remedies

By Mayo Clinic staff

If your eardrum doesn't contain a tube or have a hole in it, these self-care measures may help you remove excess earwax that's blocking your ear canal:

• Soften the wax. Use an eyedropper to apply a few drops of baby oil, mineral oil, glycerin or hydrogen peroxide in your ear canal twice a day for no more than four to five days.
• Use warm water. After a day or two, when the wax is softened, use a rubber-bulb syringe to gently squirt warm (body temperature) water into your ear canal. Tilt your head and pull your outer ear up and back to straighten your ear canal. When finished irrigating, tip your head to the side to let the water drain out.
• Dry your ear canal. When finished, gently dry your outer ear with a towel or a hand-held hair dryer.

You may need to repeat this wax-softening and irrigation procedure several times before the excess earwax falls out. However, the softening agents may only loosen the outer layer of the wax and cause it to lodge deeper in the ear canal or against the eardrum. If your symptoms don't improve after a few treatments, see your doctor.

Earwax removal kits available in stores also can be effective at removing wax buildup. If you're unsure which one is right for you, ask your doctor for advice on how to properly use other earwax-removal methods.

Don't try to dig it out
Never attempt to dig out excessive or hardened earwax with available items, such as a paper clip, a cotton swab or a hairpin. You may push the wax farther into your ear and cause serious damage to the lining of your ear canal or eardrum.

[Hernan Santiago]

I think the ENT at Maskaras was also 150 p. For 12 dollars US, you have two choices of M.D.'s and do not have to mess around with days of home remedies and hope that they work. Please get back to us when your hearing is better and let us know which path you chose.

[Sheila]

I've had this problem for years. Used to go to the doctor to have them shoot the wax out with water guns (wow, that's loud!) but now I just take care of it on my own with hydrogen peroxide. I lie down on my side on the couch, put a few drops of hydrogen peroxide in my ear and let it work its magic for a few minutes. It will bubble and you'll hear it sizzling - when it settles down, just sit up and let any remaining moisture drain out in to a towel. You may have to do it a couple of days in a row if it's really built up. And sometimes it takes a couple of hours for the moisture to evaporate and "open" the ear up but most of the time it's an instantaneous fix. Turn over and do the other side if necessary. I've never had any side effects or negative reactions to this, but I'm not a doctor either, so I can't tell you if it's a "doctor approved" method.

[joco69]

I've had this problem for years. Used to go to the doctor to have them shoot the wax out with water guns (wow, that's loud!) but now I just take care of it on my own with hydrogen peroxide. I lie down on my side on the couch, put a few drops of hydrogen peroxide in my ear and let it work its magic for a few minutes. It will bubble and you'll hear it sizzling - when it settles down, just sit up and let any remaining moisture drain out in to a towel. You may have to do it a couple of days in a row if it's really built up. And sometimes it takes a couple of hours for the moisture to evaporate and "open" the ear up but most of the time it's an instantaneous fix. Turn over and do the other side if necessary. I've never had any side effects or negative reactions to this, but I'm not a doctor either, so I can't tell you if it's a "doctor approved" method.

Hydrogen Peroxide is the product to use, its harmless and efficient. It has many other uses, look it up you might be surprised what this cheap product can do for you.

[CHAPALAMAC]

Please do not self service your ears with a syringe, You could cause serious damage!

Use the services of someone well versed in such things, The dewaxing solution is simple and an inexpensive but is uncomfortable as the warm solution trickles into your ear. But it does work. Just don't get up to read to soon