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  5. I have hard, glue-like wax blocking my right ear. I used Dewax and Etrox ear drops, but the blockage has not softened or cleared. Could you please advise what condition this might be and what type of diagnosis or examination is needed?

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I have hard, glue-like wax blocking my right ear. I used Dewax and Etrox ear drops, but the blockage has not softened or cleared. Could you please advise what condition this might be and what type of diagnosis or examination is needed?

Asked by Female, 30 · 1 month ago

Chandrakanta Jena

Chandrakanta Jena

Pharm D

1 month ago

Your condition is most likely impacted earwax, where hard cerumen becomes tightly packed in the ear canal and does not respond well to softening drops alone. A proper diagnosis requires an otoscopic examination by an ENT doctor to confirm the blockage and rule out infection or other causes, such as otitis externa (inflammation of the outer ear canal) or a foreign body. If confirmed, the earwax is usually removed safely using microsuction or gentle ear irrigation under direct visual guidance rather than relying solely on drops.
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  1. Possible Causes of Hard, Glue-like Earwax Blockage

    • Common causes include impacted cerumen, dehydration of earwax, and underlying skin conditions like eczema.

  2. Conditions Leading to Resistant Earwax

    • Conditions such as chronic otitis externa, eczema, or keratosis can alter wax consistency, making it resistant to softening agents.

  3. Recommended Diagnostic Examination

    • An otoscopic examination by a healthcare professional is advised to evaluate the ear canal and assess the blockage.

  4. Additional Diagnostic Tests

    • Audiometry or imaging may be considered in rare cases if complications or other ear pathologies are suspected.

  5. Next Steps if Drops Fail

    • Professional earwax removal methods such as microsuction or manual removal by an ENT specialist are recommended.

Answered 25 days ago

I have hard, glue-like wax blocking my right ear. I used Dewax and Etrox ear drops, but the blockage has not softened or cleared. Could you please advise what condition this might be and what type of diagnosis or examination is needed? | Apollo Pharmacy