The ear hygiene
| EARWAX It is a mixture of substances produced by the ceruminous glands of the ear duct to defend it against foreign matters (dust, insects, etc.). Nature, in fact, has foreseen that the epidermic layers of the ear move outwards from halfway along the eardrum membrane. During their motion, they mix with particular fats produced in the glands and so leave the ear in the form of earwax. When this "self-cleaning system" of the ear no longer works perfectly, a plug of earwax may form which, if not removed, can cause problems, irritation and even blocking of the ear duct. It can be the cause of reduced hearing, itchiness, whistling, buzzing, and also of momentary loss of balance. |
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PREVENTIVE
HYGIENE According to a survey carried out in more than three hundred doctor's surgeries, it emerged that many people try to eliminate the "wax-plugs" with excessive cleaning or using violent methods, cleaning the ear duct with rubber syringes, chemical-based sprays, manually or with cotton buds. These methods may be dangerous, as the wax may be pressed further into the ear duct, blocking it completely and risking damage to the extremely sensitive membrane of the eardrum. This could open the way to the middle ear for bacteria which can cause serious infections. |
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