Let earwax clear naturally if it is not causing symptoms
Clean only the outer ear with a damp cloth
Use over-the-counter earwax softening drops as directed...
Use over-the-counter earwax removal drops as directed on the package
Place a few drops of mineral oil, baby oil, glycerin, or hydrogen peroxide solution in...
Swallow repeatedly
Yawn
Chew gum
Suck on hard candy
Sip water
Try the Valsalva maneuver gently
Try the Toynbee maneuver
Use a warm compress over the ear
Take a short walk and...
Do not use ear candles
Do not insert anything into the ear canal
Do not attempt to remove earwax with fire or heat
Use over-the-counter earwax softening...
Swallow frequently
Yawn repeatedly
Chew gum
Suck on hard candy
Try the Valsalva maneuver gently
Try the Toynbee maneuver
Use a saline nasal spray
Inhale steam
Take a warm shower
Stay hydrated
Use a...
Swallow repeatedly
Yawn
Chew gum
Sip water
Try the Valsalva maneuver gently
Try the Toynbee maneuver
Use a warm compress
Use steam or take a warm shower
Use saline nasal spray
Use a...
Swallow, yawn, or chew gum
Try the Valsalva maneuver gently
Use the Toynbee maneuver
Apply a warm compress to the ear
Use over-the-counter ear drops if appropriate
Use a...
Swallow, yawn, or chew gum
Try the Valsalva maneuver gently
Use the Toynbee maneuver
Apply a warm compress to the ear
Use over-the-counter ear drops if earwax is...
Swallow, yawn, or chew gum
Try the Valsalva maneuver gently
Use the Toynbee maneuver
Apply a warm compress to the ear
Use over-the-counter ear drops only if safe...
Use a warm, damp cloth to clean the outer ear
Let earwax clear naturally if it is not causing symptoms
Use over-the-counter earwax softening drops if...
Let earwax clear naturally if it is not causing symptoms
Wipe only the outer ear with a damp cloth
Use over-the-counter earwax softening drops as directed
Use...
Let ear wax clear naturally; the ear usually self-cleans
Wipe only the outer ear with a soft, damp cloth
Use over-the-counter ear drops to soften wax...
Use over-the-counter earwax softening drops as directed
Put a few drops of mineral oil, baby oil, glycerin, or saline into the ear
Let the drops sit...
Use earwax softening drops (carbamide peroxide, mineral oil, baby oil, glycerin, or saline)
Tilt your head and place a few drops in the affected ear
Keep...
Swallow repeatedly
Yawn
Chew gum
Sip water
Try the Valsalva maneuver gently
Try the Toynbee maneuver
Use a warm compress
Use steam from a shower
Use saline nasal spray
Treat allergies or congestion...
Swallow frequently
Yawn often
Chew gum
Sip warm liquids
Use a saline nasal spray
Try steam inhalation
Take a warm shower
Use a warm compress over the ear
Sleep with your head...
Swallow repeatedly
Yawn often
Chew gum
Suck on hard candy
Perform the Valsalva maneuver gently
Use the Toynbee maneuver
Try a warm compress over the ear
Use steam inhalation
Take a hot...
Swallow frequently
Yawn often
Chew gum
Perform the Valsalva maneuver gently
Use a warm compress over the affected ear
Try steam inhalation
Stay hydrated
Sleep with your head elevated
Use saline nasal...
Swallow repeatedly
Yawn
Chew gum
Suck on hard candy
Sip water
Pinch your nose closed
Close your mouth
Gently blow as if trying to exhale through your nose
Stop if you feel...
Swallow repeatedly
Yawn
Chew gum
Try the Valsalva maneuver gently
Try the Toynbee maneuver
Use a warm compress
Use steam inhalation
Stay hydrated
Use a saline nasal spray
Treat nasal congestion if present
Avoid...
Swallow, yawn, or chew gum
Try the Valsalva maneuver gently
Try the Toynbee maneuver
Use a warm compress over the ear
Use steam from a shower
Use saline nasal...
Use over-the-counter earwax softening drops
Use mineral oil, baby oil, glycerin, or hydrogen peroxide drops if appropriate
Tilt your head and let the drops sit for...
Use lukewarm water only
Tilt your head so the blocked ear faces up
Fill a clean bulb syringe or ear irrigation bottle with lukewarm water
Gently pull...
Use a warm compress on the affected ear
Take over-the-counter pain relievers as directed on the label
Keep the ear dry
Sleep with the painful ear slightly...
See a doctor for an accurate diagnosis
Use prescribed ear drops or oral antibiotics exactly as directed
Keep the ear dry
Avoid inserting cotton swabs, fingers, or...
