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Oil: a natural remedy for the ears?

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Oil: a natural remedy for the ears?

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Olive oil

The use of olive oil is a homemade and natural way to remove earwax from the ears. Placing a few drops of the heated liquid in the ear of a person who is struggling with an infection of this organ can be soothing and bring relief. However, is olive oil safe for our ears?

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Although many people feel the need to clean their ears and remove excess wax, wax helps to moisturise and protect them. It also helps to remove dirt and dead cells from the skin in the ear. The organ of hearing is completely self-cleaning and earwax, which is a thick substance, plays an important role in this process.

Humans produce varying amounts of earwax, which is by no means related to hygiene. However, older people and those with a lot of hair in their ears produce more of it than others. Which, of course, is not the rule.

Instead of cotton swabs - olive oil

Although most people are aware of the risks of using cotton swabs or cotton buds to clean their ears, many still admit to using them to remove excess earwax. When using them, there is a risk of accidentally poking the cotton swab too deep into the ear and damaging the eardrum. They can also push the earwax deeper into the ear canal, where it can harden and become a natural plug. Oil can be a safe alternative.

Olive oil can be used when earwax has hardened and become stuck in the ear canal. This is because the oil helps to soften it, making it much easier to get it out of the canal. It also brings relief to a patient suffering from ear infections.

Ear-hygiene, Olive-oil

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Although oil is unlikely to cause harm, there are no studies that conclusively show that this remedy is effective. Oil is considered safe provided it is in the ear in small amounts. However, people with ruptured e ardrums should absolutely not apply olive oil or any other substance to the organ of hearing.

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When to stop using this home remedy?

The use of olive oil can cause side effects. Itching, external ear infections, dizziness and skin irritation may occur. Anyone with an allergy to olives or olive oil should not use this natural remedy. It is also important to exercise caution when using olive oil on children. Do not use hot olive oil as burns can occur.

Although using olive oil in the ear may have some benefits, there is not enough research to conclude that it is more effective than medical remedies. Some suggest that it may increase the accumulation of earwax.

As long as we take a few important precautions when testing this home remedy, it will be safe for us. Be sure to use olive oil in small amounts and heat it to the right temperature.

In situations where we experience ear pain and home remedies do not help, we should visit a doctor. In addition, anyone who suspects that they may have a ruptured eardrum or symptoms of an ear infection, such as pain and swelling, should contact a specialist.