How to remove ear stones
Ear stones, also known as cerumen embolism, are hard lumps formed by excessive accumulation of cerumen (commonly known as earwax) in the external auditory canal, which may cause ear fullness, hearing loss and even pain. Discussions about otolithiasis have recently become a hot topic on social media and health forums, especially the comparison between home treatment methods and professional medical treatments. This article will combine hot topics in the past 10 days to provide you with structured solutions.
1. Common symptoms of ear stones
According to recent health short video platform data, the following symptoms are most frequently mentioned:
| Symptoms | Frequency of occurrence (proportion) |
|---|---|
| Ear fullness and fullness | 68% |
| hearing loss | 52% |
| ringing in the ears or earache | 37% |
| dizziness | 19% |
2. Comparison of popular processing methods
In the past 10 days, the following methods have been the most discussed on social platforms:
| method | support rate | Risk warning |
|---|---|---|
| Professional hospital flushing | 89% | Safest, registration required |
| Sodium bicarbonate ear drops for softening | 72% | It takes 3-5 days to soften |
| Household ear irrigator | 55% | Improper operation may cause ear damage |
| The ear scoop can be taken out by itself | 23% | Easily scratches the ear canal |
3. Detailed explanation of professional medical procedures
According to the latest guidelines from the Department of Otolaryngology in tertiary hospitals, the standardized processing procedures are as follows:
1.Diagnosis confirmation: Determine the type of cerumen (oily or dry) and degree of obstruction through otoscopy.
2.Softening stage: Use 3% sodium bicarbonate solution, 3-4 times a day for 3 days.
3.Flushing operation: Use 37°C physiological saline with a special irrigator, and control the pressure at 0.3-0.5 atmospheres.
4.Postoperative care: Keep ear canals dry for 48 hours and avoid swimming or showering.
4. Recent hot controversies
1.Safety of internet celebrity ear suction device: The sales volume of an e-commerce platform increased by 300% monthly, but doctors warned that negative pressure suction may damage the eardrum.
2.Special therapy in traditional Chinese medicine hospital: Traditional Chinese medicine ear drops (containing coptis and borneol) are increasingly discussed, but there is still a lack of clinical data support.
3.Special treatment for children’s ear stones: Pediatric experts emphasize the need to use special equipment for children, and adult methods are not suitable.
5. Big data on preventive measures
| prevention methods | effectiveness |
|---|---|
| Regular inspection (once a year) | 91% |
| Avoid frequent ear picking | 87% |
| Control headphone usage time | 79% |
| Use earplugs while swimming | 65% |
6. Emergency handling
You need to seek medical attention immediately when:
- Sudden severe earache with bleeding
- Symptoms of facial paralysis after treatment
- Elevated body temperature with redness and swelling around the ears
- Dizziness lasting more than 2 hours
Note: The data statistics period of this article is from June 10 to June 20, 2023, covering the health topic lists on Weibo, Douyin, Xiaohongshu and other platforms. Please refer to a licensed physician for specific treatment plans.
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