Sulfur in the ears of a person performs protective functions. With a large concentration, a cork is formed that adversely affects hearing. This problem is faced by both children and adults. Special drops from ear plugs, which are often prescribed by specialists, will help get rid of discomfort. Select such a tool is necessary individually.
Where do sulfur plugs come from?
Sulfur is a special lubricant necessary to protect the ear canal from viruses, fungi and drying out. It has a specific smell that allows you to scare away insects trying to get into the human ear. Too active formation of sulfur leads to the fact that it does not have time to move to the external auditory canal and gradually accumulates.
The cork is too thick and cannot fall out on its own. The lump begins to put pressure on the eardrum and cause discomfort in the form of hearing loss, headaches, sore throat. In this case, only drops for ears from sulfur plugs can help.
Children of primary school age, people using hearing aids and headphones, swimmers are prone to sulfur accumulation. Sulfur is produced in excess in people whose profession is associated with the need to stay in contaminated places (construction sites, bakeries).
How to get rid of sulfur cork?
In the presence of an acute inflammatory process, trying to get rid of sulfuric cork alone is prohibited. Any manipulations can lead to the development of serious consequences, up to hearing loss. Only the otolaryngologist can provide the necessary assistance.
You can soften the cork with some drugs. Some use hydrogen peroxide for this purpose. However, the solution is unable to completely rid the patient of the problem. In addition, peroxide must be used repeatedly to achieve a positive result.
Special drops in the ears will effectively cope with the problem. To remove sulfuric plugs of such funds - cerumenolytics - there is a huge amount. Depending on the substance used in the base, the drops are divided into water and oil.
Drops "Remo-Wax"
One of the best means for hygiene of the auricles and getting rid of the accumulation of sulfur are considered to be drops "Remo-Vax". The drug does not contain aggressive components and is absolutely safe. As active substances, allantoin, phenylethanol, sobrinic acid are used. Components such as mink oil and liquid lanolin enhance the therapeutic effect. Substances penetrate the sulfuric cork, dissolve it and contribute to an independent "exit" to the outside.
Children can also be prescribed Remo-Vax (drops in the ear). To remove plugs, the product is instilled into the ear canal when the patient is lying on his side. The earlobe must be pulled down and back at the same time. In one channel, 20 drops of the drug are instilled. Within 10 minutes, the body position does not change. Then it is necessary to roll over to the other side so that the remnants of the medicine leaked from the ear, and repeat the manipulation with the other ear canal. Remo- ear drops from traffic jams in ears of "Remo-Vaks" can be got in a drugstore. The cost of the medication is 290-330 rubles.
Application features
Remo-Vax will cope with small sulfur plugs after the first use. In some cases, you will need to repeat the procedure up to 5 times a day. Before use, the bottle with the product must be warmed to room temperature.
A more pronounced therapeutic effect can have the laying in the ear of cotton wool moistened with a solution at night. After using Remo-Vax, the ear must be washed with warm water.
Drops from traffic jams in the ears of Remo-Vax can be used as prophylaxis several times a month. It is better to carry out the procedure in pairs, because it will be very difficult to control the number of drops instilled in the ear without outside help. One bottle of the drug is enough to carry out hygiene procedures for several months.
The drug "A-Tserumen"
In otolaryngology, the A-Tserumen remedy is one of the most effective and popular. With it, you can carefully clean the ear canal from accumulated sulfur. The drug can be used for both adults and small patients. “A-Tserumen” is produced in small plastic dropper bottles (volume 2 ml) and in the form of a spray (volume 40 ml).
The product is a yellowish liquid and a viscous consistency. The composition contains active ingredients such as TEA-cocoyl hydrolyzed collagen, PEG 120-methylglucosadioleate and cocobetaine. These are surfactants that can dissolve fats.
The benefits of the drug include:
- hypoallergenicity;
- quick action;
- high performance indicators.
The cost of the drug in the form of dropper bottles is 270-320 rubles. The spray will cost the patient 350-430 rubles.
Indications for use
Drops from traffic jams in the ears of A-Tserumen are used not only to dissolve existing sulfur formations, but also for prevention. It is recommended to use the product for ear hygiene in case of prolonged stay in places with increased dust formation. Drops are indicated for cleansing the ear canals in professional swimmers and people using hearing aids.
What drops can be used for children?
Sulfur accumulated in the ears can cause a lot of discomfort in the child. Parents should understand that removing a cork with a cotton swab is not possible. Such actions will only worsen the condition of the baby and lead to the final blockage of the ear canal.
Drops from traffic jams in the ears will help to cope with the problem safely. For children, the optimal remedy is “Remo-Vax” water-based and the drug “Vaxol”, the active ingredient of which is olive (pharmaceutical) oil.
Vaxol: General Description
Means "Vaxol" (Italy) is available in the form of an oil-based spray. The drug acts in several directions at once:
- relieves inflammation;
- kills microbes and fungi;
- cleanses ears of sulfur and plugs.
With sulfur plugs, the product must be injected into the ear canal 1-2 times a day for several days. The accumulation of sulfur will gradually soften and independently come out. The cost of oil products for cleansing the ears ranges from 350-450 rubles.
"Aqua Maris Oto"
Another effective drops in the ears for removing sulfuric plugs - “Aqua Maris Oto” - are made on the basis of an isotonic solution of sea water. The unique composition of the liquid gently cleanses the ears of sulfur plugs and prevents their formation. The drug can be used by persons using a telephone headset, hearing aids, headphones, working in industrial enterprises.
“Aqua Maris Oto” is a safe medication and can be used to remove sulfur plugs in children from four years old. The drug is released in the form of a spray in a bottle with a special nozzle.
The washing procedure is recommended to be carried out above the sink. The head should be turned to the side, carefully insert the tip into the ear canal and press on the top of the nozzle. The manipulation is repeated for the second ear. The remaining liquid is wiped with a napkin. Drops from traffic jams in the ears based on Aqua Maris Oto seawater can be used several times a week (for prevention and hygiene). Spray will completely get rid of the ear plugs in a few days of use.