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[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I actually got advised by my doctor to use vegetable oil for my daughter's clogged ear. A drop of oil and some massaging for 20 seconds three times a day did the the trick. Took a few days, but the clog was eventually dissolved.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

I use glycerin myself, but I'll have to try vegetable oil next time.

The other thing that greatly helps speed things along is letting the oil / glycerin sit for 5-10min, then following up with an ear syringe full of warm water. Instead of spraying directly ahead, they're designed to safely spray to the sides, and the agitating motion of the water works well to clear the clog very quickly.