Irrigation Syringe
Our ears normally produce earwax which is essential for the ear to remain healthy. Glands in the external ear produce earwax to protect the area of canal leading from the eardrum to the outside. When this earwax, or cerumen, is produced excessively, it may cause a blockage of the external ear canal. In some people, the wax is produced so little that it never accumulates, while in some cases, earwax is produced excessively and the wax starts accumulating, in few months the ear canal will be blocked. The common symptoms of blockage are ear pain, stuffy feeling of ears, decreased hearing, dizziness or ringing in ears.
Excessive buildup of earwax may cause few complications if you leave the wax buildup for a longer time without taking steps to remove it. Complications include ear infection and eardrum damage or perforation. The removal of earwax needs the wax to be softened first. Once the wax has been softened, it can be removed by irrigation. An irrigation syringe is used to do this procedure. The irrigation syringe is used in a specific way to ensure proper flow of the irrigation solution in the ear.
The irrigation syringe is used to stream gently the irrigation solution into the ear. The flow of water through the irrigation syringe has to be controlled accordingly. Usually a doctor knows how to use the irrigation syringe and how to carry out the whole procedure safely. Though some people use a self-use irrigation syringe at home, consulting a doctor is recommended.