I have a problem with an ear wax build up in my left ear and I would like a home remedy

	Asked by Unregistered (Male; 53; USA; I had a dr flush my ear for about $125 one time and it sounded like peroxide but I was told not to use straight peroxide in my own ear? what can I do?; Relevant drugs:none ) on Sun 03, Aug 2008 06:45pm
	I think it will be a simple fix but I can't afford time off work and the dr fee to do something I can do myself. I would like to clear it up tonight instead of waiting to call my dr tommorrow.
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	Answer by Dr.Bhumika Aggarwal (doctor) on Sun 21, Dec 2008 08:53am: Hi, You should not try the procedure yourself as it can be dangerous too. The most common home-remedy for this purpose is olive oil. Other commercially available and common cerumenolytics include: Carbamide peroxide (6.5%) and glycerine Sodium bicarbonate B.P.C. (sodium bicarbonate and glycerine) Various organic liquids (glycerol, almond oil, mineral oil, baby oil) Cerumol (arachis oil, turpentine and dichlorobenzene) Cerumenex (Triethanolamine, polypeptides and oleate-condensate) Exterol, Otex (UK brand name) (urea, hydrogen peroxide and glycerine) Docusate, a detergent, an active ingredient found in laxatives A cerumenolytic should be used 2-3 times daily for 3-5 days prior to the cerumen extraction It is generally advised not to use cotton swabs (Q-Tips or cotton buds), as doing so will likely push the wax farther down the ear canal, and if used carelessly, perforate the eardrum. Consult your doctor if your symptoms persist. Let us know if you need any other information. Regards.
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