Question
There is a lot of earwax deep in the child’s ear. On the third day, I found bloodstains when cleaning the ear canal, and the earwax has not been completely removed. Will it affect hearing?
Answer
The patient’s description may indicate earwax blockage (cerumen impaction). If there is a lot of earwax that affects hearing or causes discomfort, it is advisable to visit the local regular hospital’s otorhinolaryngology department for examination and appropriate treatment. Generally, earwax softening solution is first used to soften the earwax, and then ear canal cleaning is performed. It is important to keep the ear canal dry, avoid water entering the ear canal, and avoid over-picking earwax.