How To Use Ear Drops: Techniques, Tips, and Recommendations

This video is about How To Use Ear Drops

Getting ear drops into your ear canal may seem straightforward, but there are a few things to do in order to make sure that it has the best chance of making it all the way down to the eardrum.

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[smaganas]

Imagine if everytime you needed solid info on the Internet you found a non nonsense to the point video like this? The world would be a better place.

[thecraftycyborg]

Thank you! I just had the rubber portion of an ear bud get broken off and shoved deep into my ear, nearly pushing through the eardrum. Thankfully the Urgent Care was able to see me immediately, they did their best to numb the ear then pulled it out. Dear bob did that hurt!! My ear is now inflamed, so it’s drops 3x daily for a week. I’m really glad I watched your video first as I know I wouldn’t have done it right otherwise.

[NimTheHuman]

Thank you, Gene! This was very informative and clear.

[matteoceredi]

Clear, straight forward explanation!! Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[kagisogivenmokhutswanemash]

Thanks for your input. Does ear wax affect sense of taste and smell?

[aaronbarrera]

I have a ear infection (the doc didn’t specify which type) but I assume swimmers ear since I got it after swimming. But when I put the drops in and lay on my side for 5 minutes, it feels like the drops didn’t absorb all the way. And when I stand up most of the liquid from the drops comes out. Is that normal? Or should they completely absorb in the ear? Thanks

[SUSHIlyf]

Is it correct to say we need to achieve that "there's water in my ear" sensation like when you dove in the pool incorrectly? If we don't get this feeling, then the drops didn't reach the desired "depth"?

[lifeofmya]

I have swimmers ear right now it hurts so bad and I don’t know if I should use over the counter ear drops in my ear

[johnsunderhaus]

Thank you for doing this video - very clear, precise and delightfully brief. Just one thing - a graph or a picture showing me what the "tray-gus" is.

[Ojb_]

I administered 4 drops of Ciproflox-Dexameth in my infected ear, pumped 5 times and kept my ear turned up for 20 minutes. My ear feels clogged now. Is this normal and will it eventually become unclogged once the infection is healed. Thanks fro New Orleans

[alexveloz]

Is the flushing done every time drops are used or only once at the end of the treatment? Thank you😊

[Mr_Techroid]

Why do I feel like I'm drowning when I use ear drops

[michelleannnakishawilson]

Can I get a answer I woke up with my ear filled 1 week ago in my left ear then it went away then my right ear was full I took ear drops but then my ear started to hurt then it got unclogged now my ear smells weird like it stinks and I hear a heart beat or presure noise in my ear I dont know if it’s tinitus or ear drops can I get a answer plz

[d.n.]

Water always gets stuck in my left ear. I assume the earwax is preventing the water from escaping or the wax is absorbing the water

[ms.chiangfungluen_]

Hi, Gene Liu, thanks for your video to explain how to use ear drops. I would like to ask, if there is nearly no wax at all inside my ear canal but a little bit uncomfortable, is it safe and necessary to use eardrop (with tea tree oil)? I have ear ringing for several months. Is it safe to try. I don't want to go see a doctor because of the covid-19. Any suggestions? Thanks

[oneforall]

How long should it (ear drops) be kept before cleaning the ears

[brookedale]

Why isn't the Dr answering these questions? He said to leave questions in comments.

[legaspiaudio]

Great information thank you for posting this video . blessings

[CH-jzxz]

Hey, your suggestion works. I dropped Murine, waited for 5 mins and pump the traigus (sp?) . The ear wax came out. Thank you.

[chiarascura]

Thank you doctor !
The olive oil drops I bought have nothing written on the package re : moving the ear around . Will try that !
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