TweetIs ear candling a safe way to remove earwax?

Ear candling — a technique that involves placing a lit, hollow, cone-shaped candle into the ear canal — can cause serious injury and isn't considered an effective treatment for any condition.

The theory behind ear candling, also called ear coning or thermal auricular therapy, is that the heat from the flame will create a vacuum seal and the earwax in the ear canal will adhere to the candle. Ear candling has also been touted as a treatment for sinus infections and as a way to improve hearing.
Research shows, however, that ear candling is ineffective at removing earwax. In fact, the technique can actually push earwax deeper into the ear canal. Ear candling can also lead to:

• Deposits of candle wax in the ear canal
• Burns to the face, hair, ear canal, eardrum and middle ear
• Perforation of the eardrum or other ear injuries

If you develop an earwax blockage, avoid ear candling. Instead, consult your doctor about simple steps you can take to safely and effectively remove the wax.

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Originally Posted by a-bomb83

this stuff is bullsh it. just go to an ENT (ear nose and throat) and have them do it. i had it done back in october, took about 5 minutes and i could hear better after that than i could in probably 10-15 years. slightly uncomfortable, but hell, if you haven't formally had your ears cleaned in years, i recommend it.

works like a charm...totally disagree with people who say it doesn't work...Your not supposed to do all the time, probably once every few years. I had an old hippy lady show me once years ago and I fully believe in it now...probably due to try it again soon..