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Ear candles are long, hollow tubes made of wrapped muslin. They are used for ear wax removal and other problems to do with ears and even the sinus area. They are believed by some people to help with ear infection and other problems such as blocked ears, sinus headaches and lack of hearing.

Using ear candles is called ear candling. It is generally more comfortable and less expensive than conventional ear cleaning where water is forced into the ear canal. Ear candles, sometimes called ear cones, are considered a folk medicine. The practice of ear candling is said to be an ancient art from many other countries such as China, Czechoslovakia, Mexico and Italy.

Many people use ear candles once a year or less, but others with chronic ear infection or ear or sinus problems seem to benefit with much more frequent treatments. I am one of those people! When using ear candles, the small end of the cone is put into an ear and the other end is lit. As the candle burns, the smoke travels into the ear canal, warming the ear wax and creating a gentle vacuum. (Does the smoke do more than that? No one has yet come up with the hundreds of thousands that are required for a scientific study.)

This can dislodge the wax or foreign debris and pull it into the ear cone, thus causing ear wax removal. Many report this as being a rather pleasant sensation. Some people have questioned whether the smoke does something to microorganisms as well. Occasionally, an improvement in hearing is reported after using ear candles. Ears should not get water in them or be exposed to very loud noises for 24 hours after treatment.

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[arenalt]

Yeah this doesn't work, sorry. Placebo.

[HattieLovesCattie]

Candles are B S.Get a Dr to clean out the damn ear or use a old bobby pin.

[milvilll]

My mom calls it a "coocooroocho"

hah, this is great!