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Parents often believe earwax is unhealthy, and when they see it, they’ll take action to remove it. Yet, doctors and pediatricians say that some earwax is normal. Earwax is necessary to protect your ear from dirt and debris that could interfere with your hearing.
However, there are times when your child may experience wax buildup. When this occurs, it is necessary to remove this excess wax. What is the right way to clean their ears safely and effectively?
Before you consider cleaning your child's ears, it is helpful to have a basic knowledge of the anatomy of the human ear. The ear is made up of three essential parts, each having a crucial role in how your ear resonates sound.
The three parts to the ear are:
Something to keep in mind regarding the anatomy of the ear is the age of the child. While the basic anatomy is the same, regardless of age, the parts that make up your child's ears are much smaller than that of an adult—and of course, the ears of your infant will be even that much smaller than an older child. For this reason, you must take special care when it comes tocleaning your infant’s ears.
Earwax, also known as cerumen, is produced by glands within the ear canal. It serves a role in the health of your ear. It lubricates and protects your ear canal, keeping foreign bodies from damaging your hearing.
In the United States, 1 in 10 children will suffer from too much of this protecting lubricant. The cause for this excess wax is more biological than environmental.
Biologically, when your child's ears produce more cerumen than the body can remove on its own, it creates this accumulation. Diet, stress, and illness are the most common biological factors.
The environmental factors are the things your child comes into contact without in the world. These factors include:
Whether it be biological or environmental factors that cause issues for your child, it is time to take action.
The long-term effect of wax buildup is hearing loss as the child ages. When a child suffers from excess wax, regular cleaning is necessary. Knowing how to keep them clean can be a concern. Here are a few frequently asked questions about cleaning your children's ears.
Pediatricians agree that it is perfectly safe for a parent to clean their children's ears when that child suffers from increased cerumen. Make sure that you use a clean washcloth or cotton balls when you do this.
Daily cleaning of your children's ears is probably unnecessary, even if they suffer from wax buildup. However, daily cleaning is still safe.
No. Do not place cotton swabs inside the canal of you or your children's ears. Cotton swabs have their place in personal hygiene—and that place is not your children's ears.
Ear candling, as it is called by those who engage in the practice, is done with a cylindrical tube made of cloth and covered in wax. The tapered end is placed inside the canal, while the other is light on fire. As the ear "candle" burns, it pulls wax and other debris from the ear.
Doctors generally discourage this practice. The hazards that accompany lighting a tube on fire against your child's ear are far greater than the benefits.
Yes. Doctors recommend the use of a topical ear cleaning solution when it comes to ear care. While some parents might try an at-home remedy, an over-the-counter solution works just as well.
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