When an insect enters the ear, it can cause a lot of discomfort, causing symptoms such as difficulty hearing, severe itching, pain or the feeling that something is moving.In these cases, you should try to avoid the urge to scratch your ear, as well as remove what’s inside with your finger or cotton swab.
So, what you need to do to remove the insect from your ear is:
However, if the insect does not come out, other means can be used to try to remove it from the ear.
The herb is a very flexible material, but it has small bumps on which the insects attach, so it can be used inside the ear without risk of pricking the eardrum or pushing the insect.
To use the blade of grass, wash the leaf with some soap and water and then try to place it under the insect’s legs and wait a few seconds, then remove it, if the insect catches the leaf, it will be removed, but if it stays inside the ear, this process can be repeated several times.
Oil is a great choice when other attempts have not worked, as it is a way to kill it quickly, without risk of being bitten or scratched inside the ear.In addition, because the oil lubricates the ear canal, the insect may slip or exit more easily when it re-denies with its head.
To use this technique, place 2 to 3 drops of oil, olive oil or Johnson oil inside your ear, then place your head tilted on the side of the affected ear, waiting a few seconds.Finally, if the insect does not come out on its own, try shaking the head or moving the ear again.
This technique should not be used in case of eardrum rupture or in case of suspected ear problems.Ideally, the oil should be at room temperature or slightly heated, but not enough to cause burns.
This technique should only be used when you are certain that the insect is already dead, as the use of water can cause the insect to try to scratch or bite, causing damage to the inside of the ear, if it is still alive.
The ideal in this case is to use a PET bottle with a hole in the cap, for example, to create a jet of water capable of penetrating the ear with some pressure and cleaning what is inside.
It is advisable to go to emergencies when symptoms are very strong or worsen over time, as well as if the insect cannot be eliminated with these techniques, your doctor may use special instruments to remove the insect without causing damage to the inside of the ear.
Also, if it is not possible to observe an insect inside the ear, but there is severe discomfort, an ENT should be consulted to assess possible causes and begin appropriate treatment, if necessary.