What Should I Do If a Small Insect Gets Into My Ear?
The skin of the human ear canal is delicate, with a rich distribution of nerves. If small insects enter the ear canal, symptoms such as itching, pain, and inflammation may occur. When the insects crawl within the ear canal, it can also cause unbearable tinnitus. If the insects reach the eardrum, it may even induce dizziness, headache, and vomiting. These small insects include mosquitoes, moths, and others. Once they enter, avoid immediately using your hand to dig. Instead, use a flashlight or drip oil into the ear. It is strongly discouraged to use your hand to dig out insects from the ear canal. People often experience itching and pain in the ear canal due to its delicate skin and rich nerve distribution. When insects crawl, wriggle, or struggle within the ear canal, it can be extremely uncomfortable. This kind of insect often causes unbearable tinnitus while crawling in the ear canal. If a flying insect touches the eardrum deep within the ear canal, it may also cause nausea, dizziness, and vomiting. Many people's first reaction when an insect enters their ear is to immediately use their hand to dig, but doctors warn that this is a big mistake. "When an insect enters the ear canal, using your hand to dig will only push it deeper into the ear, potentially damaging the eardrum. Without external stimulation, the insect will be relatively quiet. Avoid randomly digging, as constantly touching the ear canal or auricle will make the insect crawl chaotically within the ear, further increasing the pain. If you encounter an insect crawling into your ear, don't panic. Do not use your hand to dig. Instead, learn proper self-rescue methods."
1. Use a Flashlight: If a small insect flies into the ear canal, immediately go to a dark place and use a flashlight or light a match to shine on the insect's location in the ear canal. The insect will fly out upon seeing the light.
2. Blow Smoke into the Ear: You can also use the method of smoking to drive away small insects. Blow a puff of smoke into the ear to choke out the insect.
3. Drip Oil into the Ear Canal: Use edible oil or glycerin to drip a few drops into the ear. After 2-3 minutes, tilt your head towards the affected side, and the insect will come out with the oil. Alternatively, you can take an appropriate amount of ginger, mash it into a paste, extract the juice, and drip it into the ear. Or take an appropriate amount of vinegar, drip it into the ear, and then remove the insect.
