Dreaded Ear Wax !

[alanarmo]

Can anybody tell me the fastest and safest way to clear a blocked ear? I am a musician and I have an important session tomorrow night, but I'm really worried now because my right ear is completely blocked.

Please help!!!!

[meglet]

Try audiclean. You can get it from Boots. I found it worked well.

[alanarmo]

will that clear it by tomorrow?

[meglet]

I seem to remember it worked immediately. Something else that really works is going swimming, although that might not be practical. Or try steaming it?

[alanarmo]

ok thanks for that.

[Goodsoulette]

Thats if it is ear was, does it feel swollen too?

[Goodsoulette]

ear wax, even!

[alanarmo]

no. I always get waxy ears after a bath and i got a little bit out, but then i went 1 poke too far!

[Coldicote]

Your local doctor (or district nurse) will probably have special syringe equipment at the surgery - it's worth asking and would only take a few minutes. It could be risky trying to do the job yourself.

[Panic Button]

Otex

It's hydrogen peroxide so you here a bubbling in your ears for some time as it eats away at it.

[Panic Button]

Sorry, hear.

I can't believe I did that.

A senior moment

[alanarmo]

I've heard of that treatment but my wife was scared about using peroxide!

[Panic Button]

Oh it's very dilute.

You wouldn't know except that it sounds like you've poured champagne in your ear.

[debbiedoodle]

ok. Thanks everyone for your help.

[alanarmo]

Ok. Thanks everyone for your help.

[radiogaga]

drip olive oil into your ears, every night. it loosens any residue there. it works long term, but may do the job in time for your session.

[Panic Button]

Bit late for that gaga!