BEST Ear Care PRODUCTS

The best way to care for your ears is to protect them from loud noises by wearing earplugs, turning down the volume of music or TV, and giving your ears a break from constant noise. It's also important to avoid using cotton swabs inside the ear canal, keep your ears dry, use medications properly as directed, stay physically active, and manage stress. These recommendations are based on a study conducted by the Lompoc Valley Medical Center.

The safest way to clean your ears is to clean the outside with a damp cloth and avoid inserting anything into the ear canal, including cotton swabs. If necessary, you can use an earwax softener to soften earwax for easier removal or use a syringe to irrigate your ears. This advice is based on a study published by Healthline.

Doctors generally agree that putting anything inside your ear is a bad idea. Your ears usually do a good job cleaning themselves and don't need any extra care. The only reason you should clean them is to soften or remove earwax from the outside of your ear canals. This information is based on a study by WebMD.

If your doctor recommends it, you can try to remove earwax at home by softening and loosening the earwax with warm mineral oil. Once the wax is loose and soft, a gentle, warm shower is usually all that's needed to remove it from the ear canal. If this doesn't work, you can use an over-the-counter wax softener. This advice is based on a study by MyHealth Alberta.

To prevent ear infections, it's important to keep your ears dry, avoid inserting anything into your ear canal, and manage allergies that can lead to fluid buildup in the ear. Regular hand washing can also help prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses that can cause ear infections. This information is based on a study by the American Academy of Otolaryngology.