Question
Last night, while sleeping, I heard the sound of a mosquito’s wings, and without thinking, I swatted at it, suspecting that a mosquito might have entered my ear. Today, I heard a sound in my ear again, and I’m worried that the mosquito might have damaged my eardrum. How should I confirm if there’s a mosquito in my ear and take appropriate measures?
Answer
If you suspect a mosquito has entered your ear, avoid using sharp objects like ear picks to dig it out yourself to prevent damaging your eardrum. First, you can try rinsing the ear repeatedly with 0.9% physiological saline solution to flush out the mosquito. Secondly, you can use a flashlight to shine light into the ear canal to attract the mosquito to leave on its own. If neither of these methods works, you should go to a professional hospital’s otorhinolaryngology department for medical assistance, where a professional doctor will handle the situation.