Ear syringing

[paddywoo]

Can anybody tell me where i can get a gadget for syringing my ears, i saw one once in a sunday newspaper magazine, i think you put batteries in it and it squirted water into your ears. many thanks

[kick3m0n]

my fella went to the docs with ear probs, thinking he'd just need them syringed as the usual ear wax removers hadn't worked.  Doctor was quick to tell him that they "no longer do that sort of thing" as it had been shown to do more harm than good in some cases.   So, I guess you could buy a gadget from somewhere, but maybe you should look into it a bit more first?   Also, would you really buy something from a  Sunday Mag??  Extra reason to be cautious if they sell them.  I 'm always reminded of the Billy Connelly gags about the family sharing one big slipper, and cutting each others hair! ;-D

[smudge]

I've been to the doc's before now, hoping to get them syringed, only to be told they were clear. Best to get them checked out before tampering with them. Good luck.

[Scarlett]

Steer clear, it sounds fairly invasive and dodgy. Try Hopi ear candles!!

[tracymort]

i second ear candles! They are really good for removing ear wax and sinuses etc

[Elfin]

Funnily enough, I went to the docs tonight about a blocked ear.  They said use olive oil.   Unlike what it states on the normal eardrops instructions (I had used these with no effect), you should tilt your head right over and apply a few drops then stay like that for at least TEN minutes!  Then turn your head the other way to let gravity do the work, again for at least 10 mins.  You have to do this for at least 10 days too, morning and night.  If the wax hasn't come out by then, they will look into syringing.

You can't to do a DIY syringing job.  GPs and nurses have to be trained to do it.  You need to be able to see the position of the blockage and the shape of your ear canal in order to direct the flow of water correctly, otherwise it could cause damage.  They won't syringe ears if the wax has not been pre-softened with drops or if the ears show any sign of infection though.

[Mr.Ix]

What are hopi ear candles and where can you get them?

[shazzabell]

Most people swear by olive oil to soften wax. Much safer too!

[RogK]

I wouldn't DREAM of doing my own. Madness with such sensitive organs. I've heard that once syringed, they always need syringing, so docs. willl avoid it if possible.