Ear clinic / cleaning?

My ear is clogged with wax to the point it's difficult to hear. I had them cleaned by a nurse at one of the medical clinics here but that wasn't enough, and nurse didn't want to go further as it was "too deep". Can anybody recommend a place to roto-rooter my ear?

I always go to Dr. Nogueira at the Quality Care Clinic in the Interlago Plaza. He does a great job!

I went to the ear Dr at quality care about 3 years ago. He cleaned both ears, extracting a lrg amount of wax from the right one. Charged me 600 pesos

Thank you both!

I would recommend using ear candles so you don't further damage your inner canal.. Easy, non-invasive, painless.. Google it.. I will PM my contact info if interested.

caligirl108 wrote:I would recommend using ear candles so you don't further damage your inner canal.. Easy, non-invasive, painless.. Google it..  I will PM my contact info if interested.  

Ear candling has not been scientifically proven to be effective. In fact, it can be dangerous.

https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/ear-infection/what-is-ear-candling#1

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323685.php

Appreciate the alternative suggestion but I think I just need a traditional cleaning.

Look up Debrox Ear Wax Removal. Perhaps you can use it for maintenance of wax removal.

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Dr. Luis Garcia at Quality Care did a fine job. In and our in 20 minutes with new ears. Thanks.

Can you hear significantly better after the cleaning?

Trailrunner wrote:Can you hear significantly better after the cleaning?

YES! I had to ask the entire world to keep things down until I got used to it. And yes, ferret, I should have said "like new" ears.

Truth is, I had this problem once before about 20 years ago. Dr. Garcia said some people just generate more wax than others and I guess I'm one of them. He couldn't even see the eardrum. And since I do NOTHING for maintainence, the time had come to call Roto-Rooter. Only one ear was blocked. It was a super easy procedure.

Ear-candling works for some people, but it is dangerous. It is based on a system used centuries ago, when it also "cured brain deficiencies". "A triumph of ignorance over science". Next thing, we'll go back to bloodletting to cure the flu.

There is only one proper way to clean the ears: syringe flushing and expert picking. Takes 10 minutes, even for the worst ears, by someone who knows what they are doing. Both Drs. Rodriguez at Clinica Ajijic so this for me, as I have to go every 8 months or so.

HAHAHA Rosa! Ok, shhhh . . . we're keeping it down for ya.

I've actually done the procedure, it was mildly fascinating, but have never had it done to me. Maybe I'll give it a go. What is the cost?

I don't remember exactly. Maybe $700 or $750.

Ehhh, I’ve heard it all anyway.

I think it helps the process to use "something" to soften the wax before the cleaning process...or not?

suegarn wrote:

caligirl108 wrote:I would recommend using ear candles so you don't further damage your inner canal.. Easy, non-invasive, painless.. Google it..  I will PM my contact info if interested.  

Ear candling has not been scientifically proven to be effective.  In fact, it can be dangerous.

https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/ear-infection/what-is-ear-candling#1

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323685.php

."DEBROX- carbamide peroxide liquid  
Medtech Products Inc.
Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.

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Debrox Earwax Removal Aid
Drug Facts

Active ingredient
Carbamide peroxide 6.5% non USP*

*pH differs from USP specifications

Purpose
Earwax removal aid

Uses
for occasional use as an aid to soften, loosen, and remove excessive earwax

Warnings
Ask a
Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions
FOR USE IN THE EAR ONLY

adults and children over 12 years of age:

tilt head sideways
place 5 to 10 drops into ear
tip of applicator should not enter ear canal
keep drops in ear for several minutes by keeping head tilted or placing cotton in the ear
use twice daily for up to four days if needed, or as directed by a doctor
any wax remaining after treatment may be removed by gently flushing the ear with warm water, using a soft rubber bulb ear syringe
children under 12 years: consult a doctor

Other information
do not store above 25C (77F)
store bottle in the outer carton
product foams on contact with earwax due to release of oxygen. There may be an associated “crackling” sound.
keep tip on bottle when not in use
Inactive ingredients
citric acid, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, water

Questions or comments?
call toll-free 1-866-255-5202   Debrox.com

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Debrox DROPS
Carbamide Peroxide 6.5% Non USP*
Earwax Removal Aid
Kit includes soft rubber bulb ear syringe and drops
½ FL OZ (15mL)

Debrox Earwax Removal Kit Carton

DEBROX  
carbamide peroxide liquid
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:63029-322
Route of Administration AURICULAR (OTIC)
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
CARBAMIDE PEROXIDE (UNII: 31PZ2VAU81) (HYDROGEN PEROXIDE - UNII:BBX060AN9V) CARBAMIDE PEROXIDE 65 mg  in 1 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)
SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE (UNII: 632GS99618)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:63029-322-02 1 in 1 CARTON 06/01/2012 02/01/2018
1 7 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
2 NDC:63029-322-01 1 in 1 CARTON 06/01/2012
2 15 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
OTC MONOGRAPH FINAL part344 06/01/2012
Labeler - Medtech Products Inc. (122715688)
Revised: 3/2018   Medtech Products Inc."

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