You may wish to use the following over-the-counter products such as Debrox, Cerumenx, Murine Ear Drops or hydrogen peroxide.
- Wash hands thoroughly before using ear drops.
- Tilt head to one side, pour one dropper full of peroxide into ear, while lying on opposite side for at least three to five minutes.
- Insert cotton ball into ear. Remove cotton ball after five minutes.*
- Repeat process on opposite ear.
- Follow up with medical intervention as needed.
*When you remove the cotton ball you might notice brown or yellow discharge. This is the excess wax that has been removed from the ear canal.
WARNING: If you have a perforation (hole) in your eardrum, do not perform this ear cleaning procedure. Consult your physician.