Would it work OK to see if you have earwax buildup in your ear canal?
85930
Pressed up against the entrance of the ear canal it would give a great view but I don't think it would fit any further than that. It's thicker than a standard writing pen.
85931
This model might be too big for ear canal. You might want to try B005+/B003+, which has accessories, or Y002/Y001.
279075
No it works fine each time I use it but I allow several minutes before rinsing it out with a pointed rubber bulb filled with warm water. Give it time to work and when the ear is rinsed out large clumps of ear wax will come out as I hold my head over the sink ans squish the rubber bulb. I have extreme hearing loss through the years and my audiologist proclaims how clean my ears are when I go to see her every few months at the VA clinic. Caution, you should allow your ears to go a month between each ear cleaning because ear wax is a necessary thing to a point to avoid ear infection.
155232
I have been able to see the eardrum unless the ear canal is obstructed (with wax or a foreign object). There are pictures included so it is easy to identify a normal-looking eardrum, or tell if there is infection, perforation, or tubes.
1890583
I can not tell, because i feel it doesn'tClose the ear well so it is not totalyCancellation
1130838
I would not think so, but I would not advise you to use this product. I feel it made my right ear go deaf.
1547822
I would rule out an earmite infestation first- my cat had blackish earwax that was like coffee grounds on the q-tip and it turned out to be mites.
1818635
I use these in my 4 year olds ears. I never put them into the ear where I cannot see, only on the outermost part of the ear canal where wax tends to collect. They are very small
203009
warm soapy water works pretty good for me, I don't know that I would use alcohol on them, might shorten the life of them!edit: as stated by another person, not much soap is needed. Also, I clean my ears with q-tips daily also, but my ears produce massive amounts of wax for some reason, and I also work long days and keep my earbuds in for 6-12hrs a day. I haven't noticed any degradation in quality of noise cancellation, and have washed my tips at least a couple times already... I'm sure at some point that would be an issue, but I just wash them gently then roll them in a towel lightly squishing them as I roll them so as to help dry them out as quickly as possible... anyways, enjoy! warm soapy water works pretty good for me, I don't know that I would use alcohol on them, might shorten the life of them!edit: as stated by another person, not much soap is needed. Also, I clean my ears with q-tips daily also, but my ears produce massive amounts of wax for some reason, and I also work long days and keep my earbuds in for 6-12hrs a day. I haven't noticed any degradation in quality of noise cancellation, and have washed my tips at least a couple times already... I'm sure at some point that would be an issue, but I just wash them gently then roll them in a towel... » Read More warm soapy water works pretty good for me, I don't know that I would use alcohol on them, might shorten the life of them!edit: as stated by another person, not much soap is needed. Also, I clean my ears with q-tips daily also, but my ears produce massive amounts of wax for some reason, and I also work long days and keep my earbuds in for 6-12hrs a day. I haven't noticed any degradation in quality of noise cancellation, and have washed my tips at least a couple times already... I'm sure at some point that would be an issue, but I just wash them gently then roll them in a towel lightly squishing them as I roll them so as to help dry them out as quickly as possible... anyways, enjoy! « Show Less
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I think that would depend on how the aid fits. If it fits inside ear canal then yes. If it fits behind the ear, I believe it might be a little uncomfortable, but should still work. Hope this helpedJay
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It is best to check with your audiologist. They can give you the best advice.
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Do not put Q-Tips in your ears! As others have mentioned, this is good for maintaining clean ears. You may try Murine drops in your ears to soften the wax build up. May take a few times with the drops. Place some drops in your ear and lay on your side to hold it in the ear. Listen to it crackle for a few minutes and rinse it out. You can also use this product to rinse the Murine out. A doctor may have to use a pick to break up the wax. They may also use a squirt bottle with a hose that goes in the ear to break up the wax. I have had this done before. I also have had an ear infection due to the excessive wax so a doctor may be best for you. Do not put Q-Tips in your ears! As others have mentioned, this is good for maintaining clean ears. You may try Murine drops in your ears to soften the wax build up. May take a few times with the drops. Place some drops in your ear and lay on your side to hold it in the ear. Listen to it crackle for a few minutes and rinse it out. You can also use this product to rinse the Murine out. A doctor may have to use a pick to break up the wax. They may also use a squirt bottle with a hose that goes in the ear to break up the wax. I have had this done before. I also have had an ear infection due to... » Read More Do not put Q-Tips in your ears! As others have mentioned, this is good for maintaining clean ears. You may try Murine drops in your ears to soften the wax build up. May take a few times with the drops. Place some drops in your ear and lay on your side to hold it in the ear. Listen to it crackle for a few minutes and rinse it out. You can also use this product to rinse the Murine out. A doctor may have to use a pick to break up the wax. They may also use a squirt bottle with a hose that goes in the ear to break up the wax. I have had this done before. I also have had an ear infection due to the excessive wax so a doctor may be best for you. « Show Less
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Much better, I bought the wax vac and it was nothing but a joke, because I could never get it to work for me. Now that I use this with warm/room temperature water (not hot or cold) and a little peroxide or sweet oil my ears never get build up like before.
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we use it to keep the skin in my husband's ear canal soft so he doesn't get a lot of dry skin in his ears. the dry skin clogs his hearing aids. it might help with ear wax, but i'm not sure.
2113113
I only have experience with the Hear Clear wax filters for my hearing aids. I think this is a question for your audiologist.
299494
My ears did creak and pop and open up a little every time I used it, however, my ear blockage didn't completely resolve for a few more days of using it. Are you sure you are swallowing at the right time? A little water in your mouth may help coordinate the timing.
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hi. I don't really mind the smell, but if I did, I would make sure I swabbed out any excess from the outer ear really well the next day after you have had the oil in your ear all night, with a dry qtip and then again perhaps with alcohol on a qtip.
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Sometimes even just a small amount of earwax can get in an block the speaker hole. I haven't figured out the best way to clean it out. Last time I dipped the silent earbud carefully into the highest concentration rubbing alcohol I could find, so that the hole that lets the sound out (after you've taken off the silicon tip) was immersed, but no further, so as not to let the liquid touch something electronic. It soaked overnight and I took it out to dry for a while, and the sound was back to normal. Though that worked for me, I don't recommend it unless you're willing to risk destroying the unit. Sometimes even just a small amount of earwax can get in an block the speaker hole. I haven't figured out the best way to clean it out. Last time I dipped the silent earbud carefully into the highest concentration rubbing alcohol I could find, so that the hole that lets the sound out (after you've taken off the silicon tip) was immersed, but no further, so as not to let the liquid touch something electronic. It soaked overnight and I took it out to dry for a while, and the sound was back to normal. Though that worked for me, I don't recommend it unless you're willing to risk destroying the... » Read More Sometimes even just a small amount of earwax can get in an block the speaker hole. I haven't figured out the best way to clean it out. Last time I dipped the silent earbud carefully into the highest concentration rubbing alcohol I could find, so that the hole that lets the sound out (after you've taken off the silicon tip) was immersed, but no further, so as not to let the liquid touch something electronic. It soaked overnight and I took it out to dry for a while, and the sound was back to normal. Though that worked for me, I don't recommend it unless you're willing to risk destroying the unit. « Show Less