*Full Disclosure: I provide cerumen removal services at my clinic in Phoenix Arizona. That being said, less than 1% of my KZread audience is in the Phoenix area, and less than 0.005% of my annual revenue is derived from these services. I would make WAY more $ than this by either accepting an endorsement deal for these tools or selling them directly to consumers. If you still think I made this video just to prevent me from losing money, that's on you. 😂

@rubencabral4826

3 жыл бұрын

Shout out PHX AZ!!!

@ericandi

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t sweat the trolls. Thanks for all the helpful info you provide. I hope these companies selling these ear scraper endoscopic camera devices have great liability insurance because in few years from now I expect some big class action lawsuits against these companies, with all the people who will cause serious damage to their ears with these devices.

@jeffreymay9296

2 жыл бұрын

@@ericandi ... That would be a bit like suing a toothpick company because you swallowed a toothpick.

@jeffreymay9296

2 жыл бұрын

You people would insist that but wiping was a professional's job if it wasn't a daily task. Cleaning your own ears out is just good hygiene. Telling people that "only" doctors should use "professional" equipment is saying that basically you have no learning curve but people without medical degrees do. Which is asinine. There are Veterinarians on youtube who TEACH people how to express the anal glands of their dogs and clean their dog's ears out because people don't want to do gross things for themselves but it is not your PLACE to fucking groom others. Foreign Object removal? Maybe. Natural bodily fluids that change consistency with diet? NO. And YES people educating themselves to actual danger vs medical propaganda about what "might" be dangerous will effect buying trends in private practice services. You aren't fooling anyone. Do you know why I do not need a Doctor to charge me hundreds of dollars to remove wax from my ears? Cause I clean my own.

@DrCliffAuD

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffreymay9296 troll

I grew up with tons of ear problems. I had infections every few months. Both of my eardrums are deformed and damaged and I have major hearing loss. Practically deaf in my left ear and only 50% in my right. I just got over a really bad cold and my ears were completely blocked up. Everything was muffled to the point where everyone had to yell at me to hear them. I just tried the Bebird camera scoop and let me tell you, nobody is more careful with my ears than my own self after all the problems I’ve been through. There was so much drainage and build up, I couldn’t see my eardrums at all. I was able to see and scoop every bit of that build up and I can hear again. Not one ounce of pain.

@BlondieSL

Жыл бұрын

You're lucky! You must have purchased one of the last "working" BEBIRD devices. Right now, from late 2022 to now, Jan2023, the reviews for their products are horrible and consistent! Most complain about their apps either won't open or crash or the camera wont' connect or the camera connects but disconnects within seconds. The reviews mention this on any model of smart phone they use. What's worse, is THERE IS NO SUPPORT AT ALL from BEBIRD either on their fake website nor on Google Play. But MUCH MUCH worse, is that their current version of their trash software, when launched, DEMANDS to have access to "MAKE PHONE CALLS!" OH HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL NO!!!!!! Clearly, they've gone the way of the SCAMMERS who want only to get people's personal information and contacts. THAT'S WHERE THE REAL $$$ IS!

@Jhuliska

10 ай бұрын

@@BlondieSLI just purchased one and love it it worked great 2023 purchase

@BlondieSL

10 ай бұрын

@@Jhuliska I did end up buying a pen-like one called VITCOCO. This turns out to be excellent and as color reproduction is vital to me, this does not disappoint. The color is like any good quality camera. Very accurate. It also has an unexpected feature where it will automatically orient the image using gravity. In this mode, you can accidentally turn the pen, but the image remains normal. But, it can be disabled and then the image will turn with the camera. While I thought that those with their own little screen would be cool, it turns out that this is more convenient. I can also video record if needed. Very happy with this purchase.

these products have since updated to use silicone scoops instead of a metal loop, are wireless and have better camera quality. the quality of the cleaning is determined solely on the competency of the user. thanks for bringing attention to the practicality of such a tool

@DaveDurango

3 жыл бұрын

what one do you recommend?

@jockoharpo2622

2 жыл бұрын

You mean I no longer have to use a bottle opening corkscrew anymore?

@samelad3036

2 жыл бұрын

Ya, and it snapped while in my ear and I can't get it out. Going to the Dr's tomorrow. Don't buy this

@rylanmetors473

2 жыл бұрын

@@DaveDurango I'd recommend the axel glade spade, it's a endoscope with ~12 different silcone heads and a 3MPX camera. Gonna try to get one for my bday 😊

@Jlawson165

Жыл бұрын

@@rylanmetors473 Did you just recommend a product you've never used? 🤨

While removing ear wax may be dangerous, I still find this a very useful tool, because it lets you see the inside of your ear, to decide if you need to see a Doc, or everything is ok.

@MiguelRPD

3 жыл бұрын

Also some people produce too much wax and could benefit from this.

@Joeybago12

2 жыл бұрын

You dont know what you're looking at, doc

@blmtrashjimmyisgay5507

2 жыл бұрын

Doctors are just jealous because people will go less to them. It's all about the money.

@MAX-de8fe

2 жыл бұрын

@@blmtrashjimmyisgay5507 WOW what evidence do you have for that? Or are you just speculating and pretending like you know it for a fact? Not everything is a conspiracy theory, you just don't like listening to professionals.

@kiwibabe2010

2 жыл бұрын

@@blmtrashjimmyisgay5507 this tool seriously is a risk to users ear drums. find a practice nurse somewhere to help you understand that and syringe your ears out for you

As a chef, i will always give bad reviews to food cooking robots so that i can keep my job.

@raiyu9623

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly! I saw an ad on Facebook and I think to myself, "another profession is at risk of disappearing.

@Spliceozome

4 жыл бұрын

audiologists don't just clean ear wax out of people's ears... they treat hearing disorders. Couldn't you just google what an audiologist does? A better analogy would be that mechanics wouldn't go out of business if they could no longer do oil changes.

@DrCliffAuD

4 жыл бұрын

@@raiyu9623 🙄

@kjb379

4 жыл бұрын

@@raiyu9623 Do you have a friend named "Ken Mass-Turrs"?

@michaelpadilla9647

4 жыл бұрын

Was thinking the same, looked up a video about the Chirp wheel and all the chiropractor reviewers say "DONT USE THIS" even though everyone in the comments love it

Thanks for another great informational video! I need to add information for folks to be aware of. We purchased one to investigate as part of our doctor of audiology curriculum. Once we hooked it up and turned on the magnifying camera we could see dried earwax on the cleaning tool! That means this product was in someone else's ear canal and was NEVER STERILIZED before we purchased it! Yuch!

Hard to do a earwax removal when your doctor does video chat, I’m still tempted to buy one during these troubling times

I used a different model of this. It's wireless and has little transparent plastic spoons that work very well. you can rotate the tool and the image will keep the same orientation, which really allows for accurate attempt. I was able to remove a massive (1cmx.5cmx.5cm) chunk of hard dark-brown wax from my ear with no real trouble. I was even able to get out a short hair that got in there from my head, will no real discomfort. That said, I have particularly good fine motor skills and have had years of practice with various dexterous tasks in small spaces.

@charlinelesolleuz3610

3 жыл бұрын

I have the same model. It’s great. Just saw it online last week and ordered immediately! I’ve had to have my ear cleaned by a Dr several times due to 1 narrow ear canal and dry hard wax. I thought I’d find a ton in that ear n’imitait was spotless. My other ear however has a pretty large, hard piece far in blocking most of my eardrum. When I put just the camera in I can see it so well but I’m scared because I can’t tell if it’s right against my ear drum. Once I have the scoop on I can’t see well enough and I am so scared to try and grab the lump and touch my eardrum.

@doxdcandelabra5616

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, these people might even be paid to discredit good technology. After all they want you to go to the Dr for ear issues. But what if you can look into your ear yourself and diagnose an ear infection yourself and research what you need to cure it. Big pharma is known to be untrustworthy. I mean they lied about hydroxychloroquin and ivermectin to make you believe you needed their experimental vaccine for covid. The covid vaccine is literally irrelevant with these two profylactics.

@benbrokke1165

2 жыл бұрын

do you have the name of the model you use?

@condorX2

2 жыл бұрын

That's the exact tool I'm researching on! XD Cheers for the review

@alexiszarathustra2969

7 ай бұрын

Name?

It was eye opening to see how clearly you can see the evidence of someone sticking something in their ear and injuring the lining. Talking about the red mark Kris left. Now I know I can't fool my ENT saying I didn't dry to unclog my ear with a "tool". The skin in there is SO fragile that sticking something in there can scratch you and the moist dark environment is paradise for bacterial infection.

@JeffMountainPicker

Жыл бұрын

I immediately noticed the poor tool-use approach by the retired NP. She had her arm raised to shoulder level, with her elbow fully extended in space. Rookie mistake 🤨! Rule one: hold the tool with a firm, reliable grip; 2: rest as much of your arm as possible on a firm, stationary object! She should have her upper arm tucked in, welded to her ribcage. Then it's all in the fingers & wrist! Simple but crucial.

I have a PhD in playing video games. As sure as we were all born, I can remove my own earwax with great precision. Recommend to us a tool that does work then! Doctor Cliff, what tool do you use to remove your own earwax? edit: Upon further research, the product manual for this tool states the metal attachment you used was for hardened earwax. It comes with a shorter plastic attachment that would be perfect for this scenario. So you're using the wrong tool for the job.

@ArmchairDivaAnnie

4 жыл бұрын

I feel like the biggest problem there was that somebody was holding the phone. At the image kept moving around. For somebody doing it on themselves they would likely set the phone down where they could watch but it's not gonna wiggle.

@lealca87

4 жыл бұрын

The moral of the video is that he is selling his services.. the product's ads might be showing the best scenario but he is showing the worst.. not an honest review, especially coming from someone who makes a living removing earwax..

@ConnorDMoody

4 жыл бұрын

Leonardo Alvarez Audiologists do more than remove earwax for a living...But I agree that it isn’t a totally unbiased opinion and that if he read the instructions he would know that the tool used was the wrong one (or he does know and wanted to make it look bad). He should welcome people destroying their ears so he can do expensive work on them...😜.

@lealca87

4 жыл бұрын

@@ConnorDMoody sorry for my ignorance but it really makes me upset when people mislead others.. I bought the tool and it is a bit uncomfortable but it is OK for removing earwax if we use common sense..

@sxxxxxlxxx

4 жыл бұрын

Leonardo Alvarez so what if he’s showing the worst case scenario? If there’s a risk for damaging the ear, people should know about it before buying it....

I tend to get a lot of ear wax build up in my right ear. I use to go to the ENT when I started to notice that my hearing was being effected and they would remove the ear wax for me. However one time while out of the country for vacation I started to lose my hearing due to the wax buildup. I had a miserable time on my vacation. But since I got this scope, I can check my ear myself and when I notice a significant build up I go to the ENT. This way I don’t have to wait till I can’t hear anything before going. I would never attempt to remove it myself even though I’m a surgeon. Also the one that I have has a conical attachment that goes on the end of the scope to make sure that I don’t go in too far even if accidentally bumped.

@Flexb123

4 жыл бұрын

Oh ya, for me there's nothing worse than not hearing out of one ear to a clog. I've had it happen MANY times in my life. But me, I won't mess with my ear for fear of clogging it myself, so I basically wait until it clogs (1-2 times per decade on avg) and then go to Dr and get it syringed. Right now my right ear I can tell there's a plug of wax in it, so I bought a higher quality syringe to try it myself once it clogs to see if I can avoid going to the Dr for once. I have used crappier syringes with not much luck before but this new one is more powerful and have some drops to out in the ear firs to loosen it up before I attempt to syringe. But I feel u though, once my ear clogs i'm depressed until I get the wax out. What's even worse is if you have estuation tube dysfunction which I've had 2-3 times before. Where u think your ears clogged from wax, get it cleaned out and still 100% clogged. Its fluid that gets caught in tube and nothing but time can really dry it out. Takes about 3-5 days. Its called Swimmers ear too I think. So annoying feeling.

My father's an ent specialist and considers these types of products helpful. Or at least the wireless ones with silicone based tips. I think it really just depends on how it is used and the quality of the product itself. Picking earwax doesn't seem like its only application.

@Jhuliska

10 ай бұрын

I love mine

I just want one so I can see if there is a bug my ear. I have a phobia and always think I feel bugs in there and it drives me insane

@kjb379

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like your issue really...BUGS you. Sorry. I'll see myself out. 😄

@specificsoup

4 жыл бұрын

Have you ever gotten evaluated for OCD? I’m not trying to diagnose you OR scare you. But even though there is a possibility that a bug could get in someone’s ear, it’s not a common occurrence and it shouldn’t be something you worry about all the time. I know a phobia and OCD can present similarly. Just mentioning that because some people with OCD fixate on one single fear that they build habits around trying to investigate/alleviate. I have an anxiety disorder myself so I say this with care and sympathy.

@kinetic4491

4 жыл бұрын

Do you hear almost like a fluttering sound in your ear

@whirlwind872

4 жыл бұрын

@@specificsoup as a medical provider with OCD myself, I can confirm that it is possible for OCD to manifest this way. This problem resembles an obsessive fixation perhaps moreso than a phobia, like you said. It seems like it really affects them on a profound level if they're saying "I always think I feel bugs in there and it drives me insane." Like, seriously, please discuss this with your doctor. Suffering from OCD myself, I understand exactly how you feel - but thankfully we do have ways of treating this. They might not be instant cures, but treatment can definitely help in most people. I'm not diagnosing anyone here with OCD or any other medical condition, simply advising that you talk to your doctor about the things stated above.

@rachaelf162

3 жыл бұрын

I knew a man that had a serious roach infestation. Well....yea, this happened and a doctor had to remove it.

I actually use one of these to check and see if theres something actually in there if it feels weird or off. Sometimes I do have someone else hold it while I use a separate loop to get itchy wax very close to the opening that I cant see in a mirror.

I wonder how many patients are rushed to A&E after cutting themselves on that sharp jawline, damn

@paulsimin-gv6jj

3 жыл бұрын

NONE YOU IDIOT !

@DeviliciousNails

3 жыл бұрын

Someone's spicy

thank you for your pro review. I want to buy this camera just to see a sore eardrum. whether it can be done with this camera.

The endoscope has helped my ears the majority of the time but has taken me a few months to get good at. Have chronically dealt with ear wax build up and recently some Eustachian tube malfunction which might have come back.

Video quality looks great!

@DrCliffAuD

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe too good!

Well, fare enough, a doc does not easily endorse a medical self-care product by heart, but I've been using this device for five years now without a single issue. If you have steady hands and some patience it's really a breeze to get rid of that pesky ear wax. Being able to hear 7.1 Surround Sound afterwards is priceless.

Holy Cow, I was just about to purchase the "Klean Ear" tool when I came to my senses and Googled independent reviews. Hence ending up on your KZread channel. You just saved me $50.00 and a possible eat injury. Thank you! I'm going to share this on my Facebook page, were all getting older, so I'm certain I'm not the only one looking for relief!

I’ve been dealing with vertigo and dizziness for 7 months nonstop, up and down with sinuses, and I was told and agree that it links to my sinuses specifically. I plan on buying one of these tools especially as it shows me a view of inside to see what is going on hopefully.

When I saw the wax getting pushed in i screamed. This was so scary to watch.

It would be nice if you could also review the SPADE brand endoscope. Thanks :)

Great video Dr. Cliff!

I own the video endoscope and find it very useful for checking out my ear canals and determining how much ear wax is built up. Because I wear hearing aids and produce quite a bit of wax this tool helps me to know when I need to remove the wax. However, I do this without having the metal curette attached. I too found the curette very difficult to use. Besides being unmanageable, the end of the curette is some distance from the end of the camera and it was difficult to obtain a good view of the wax to due to the curvature of my ear canal. If like me you live alone and don't have someone who can use an endoscope to examine your ears then this is a helpful, but limited use tool. It's been my experience that easy access to ear care specialists at your clinic or Costco is not always convenient or timely.

@MrTheeastsun

4 жыл бұрын

what brand of tools you use to clean earwax?

@Yodaismycopilot

4 жыл бұрын

This is what I was thinking. Just use it to see if you have wax build up. Can you see wax build up clearly with this tool?

@Yodaismycopilot

4 жыл бұрын

Costco has ear care specialists?

@angelachapman5677

4 жыл бұрын

monida55 the moral of this is leave professional jobs to the professionals!

@M4A3

3 жыл бұрын

@@angelachapman5677 not at all. These make it so easy to get right up at your ear drum and never touch it. Stop letting people misguide you . The picture is VERY clear, and they work GREAT.

Those tiny spoons they used in the olden days to remove ear wax look good

thank you for this demo/warning. I'll just make that appointment with the Dr.

Thank you!! So what is the best way to remove ear wax?

I bought a similar one of these with soft, silicon scooping tips. It worked for me. Having the ability to see in my ear and have the camera flip 180° made using this much easier. Fortunately, I don't have near the wax these individuals have. The trick seems to be taking your time to familiarize yourself with the tool before you decide to stick it deep into your ear. I'm not sure this was a fair representation. At any rate, the main reason I bought this was actually to check for infection, cuts, and irritation. I've been having trouble with true wireless headphones. They all seem to bother my ears and cause infections. For what it's worth, I've been told by hearing specialists that I have odd shaped ear canals. I hear frequencies lower than the average person and I miss out on some of the much higher registers.

@davidlowe6960

3 жыл бұрын

Which one do you use? My husband has been having an ear problem, and we want to check before going to the doctor!

@joeking433

2 жыл бұрын

LOL! Lot's of people here from the device company.

@JoeMcknart69

2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried using it to get pimples in your ear canal that you can’t see? If so, what kinda head do you use?

Speaking from NHS land in UK, hard to believe there are doctors in usa willing to give free advice. Decent man!

@DrCliffAuD

3 жыл бұрын

🤣

@Reeseybaby

3 жыл бұрын

@Dane Name 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

I bought the Bebird and so far it is very good. I can see how well my usual method of earwax removal is working or not(Earcalm). I find wax easier to remove when it is soft not crumbly as in this video.

I had quite a successful attempt with a similar product however it had a clear plastic scooper instead of a wire curette. I got so much gunk out I'm shocked by how much clearer my hearing is. I'll admit it's a bit unnerving performing this on yourself but I found it quite useful. I wouldn't necessarily say it's safe, but it does work. It's a day later and I'm still adjusting to how much I hear higher frequencies now. Of course use at your own risk.

I have an endoscope, similar to the one used in the video. I have no problem at all seeing and removing ear wax. I see a couple of issues with the way those in this video are attempting to remove ear wax: 1) They have not used the correct attachment - this job required a smaller curette. If it doesn't come with one, then buy a different kit. 2) The ear wax had been allowed to build up for months. If the woman is producing that much ear wax, she should be cleaning it every couple of weeks, which is easy to do if you have a device at home. It’s very obvious to me that Dr Cliff, and the nurse with the ear wax, started out with a clear bias against these devices and were determined to prove it. They did not perform their ‘experiments’ with an open mind. What is interesting to me is that Dr Cliff made no mention of THE NUMBER ONE DANGER of these devices, which is sterilisation. Unless you know how sterilise the curette, you shouldn’t be sticking it in your ear (and certainly shouldn’t stick it in one ear and then the other).

@jonescrusher1

3 жыл бұрын

Clearly the number danger is an untrained individual sticking a foreign object into their middle ear having no clue what they're doing. Infection is an afterthought.

@joeleeman9886

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly I couldn't have said it so eloquently but was hoping to find this, they looked like one of those lousy infomercials demonstrating a competitors product. Personally I wouldnt use this device because my earwax falls out on its own but man well said.

@JohnThrax555

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonescrusher1 like a q tip?

@jonescrusher1

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnThrax555 yes, q tips shouldn't be used in the ears.

Thanks for your experiment and review. I was gonna buy this, but I changed mind.

@noellewallskog8344

4 жыл бұрын

SAME!! Thank you SOOOO much!!!

@M4A3

4 жыл бұрын

I disagree completely. Our son had been complaining that he could hardly hear out of his right ear. He went to the Dr twice for it, but they looked in it and didn't say a word. I bought one of these video scopes, and it was some of the best money I ever spent. Our son is highly sensitive to pain, especially in his ear. But using one of the pick attachments that comes with it, I was able to remove, in one piece, a huge, black, chunk of wax. Painlessly I might add! The plug of wax was nearly solid, and shaped like the inside of his ear. Behind that plug was trapped "goo". No way could I have pulled that away from his ear drum any other way. A Doctor is going to give it a bad review regardless of how well they work. They want you to pay them $500 an hour to use a squirt gun to "try" to remove a blockage. I have pictures if anyone wants to see it.

@crys_tlyaw

3 жыл бұрын

Kennis Easter Dang. Now I'm conflicted. I don't know what to think!! 😬

@M4A3

3 жыл бұрын

@@crys_tlyaw seriously, that guy is paid to clean ears. He isn't an ENT Dr. So like I said, of course he will bash it. The LED lights get warm, but its painless as long as you don't go at it like digging a ditch with a shovel. They are $11 on eBay, try it for yourself! Don't let another Lemming blindly lead you off a cliff.

@courtr1588

3 жыл бұрын

@@M4A3 I'm hoping to try it tomorrow. I ordered my tool off of Amazon. :)

I got an ear endoscope and LOVED it .... for the camera only. I'd loathe to clean my ears with it, but as someone who needs t-tubes my whole life, being able to see if I have an ear infection, or my tube has fallen out is helpful for me. I can call my doctor for some antibiotic ear drops and skip the appointment if I know I don't need to schedule a surgery.

I've used an Endoscope to check for ear wax. I don't use any of the included attachments to try and remove the wax, just the camera. I get a great view of the inside of my ears. If I see any I use EarWax MD.

My personal experience, my ears were just as clogged as hers in this video. I think its nice to have a camera to see only how clogged your ears are but not to scoop out like this video. Just use Debrox, an earwax removal including an ear water flush to do the removal process. Works for me, no pain and you can hear again :). Plus, My ears are all clear from wax!

@4116mari

2 жыл бұрын

@@jarrodyuki7081 that is a no

@tanyawieczorek6603

2 жыл бұрын

@@jarrodyuki7081 um, what? 🤯

Hi! I came across this video after seeing an ad for this tool and wanted to do some research before making a purchase, I’m glad I saw this because I would have bought this tool and tried to use it! Now we’ve all been told q-tips are bad for removing earwax, are there any safe and effective ways to remove wax ourselves? I know going to a doctor is always the best option but due to Covid-19 many are not taking patients unless it’s a serious issue. I’ve tried the candle but it didn’t seem to work. Are there certain brands that are better, and what are my other safe options? Thanks!

@TruncatedElephant

3 жыл бұрын

I got an ear syringe from Amazon. It's just like a large Calpol medicine tube with a rubber end, you suck up water from a glass and spray it into your ear - it directs it to the side so there's no pressure going straight in. It works a treat and only cost about £7. The only trouble is you can't see if you got all the wax, which is why I watched this vid.

Thank you so much for this review, I saw this product on an instagram page and I was about to buy it but I wanted to see what other ppl thought of this. Seeing your vid and how u tested it and provided a better solution made this watch all the better

I had pain, kept hearing a loud pulse and tinnitus with a full feeling in my ear. There were horrible scraping noises. I was afraid an insect was in my ear. I put olive oil drops in then a day later my new Wi-Fi otoscope arrived. It was actually easy to use and helped me a lot. A doctor’s appointment is 25 Euros without any treatment and the otoscope was 9 Euros. My right ear is clean and fine but there’s a big lump of wax against the left ear drum. There’s a really good attachment like a spoon for pulling out wax etc and it goes in well but because the lump is against the eardrum I didn’t try as I don’t want to perforate the drum. I’m continuing using olive oil but might have to pay for it to be sucked out if this doesn’t work. The otoscope has been really helpful for me to self diagnose and being familiar with anatomy I’m aware of the ear canal quirks and sensitivities. I think they’re useful for looking into the ear for when you need to check what the problem is, and easy to use.

People use bebird and cellphones otoscope to remove earwax by themselves. I know it would be a whole lot safer and effective to have an actual ent specialist remove it. But I find it hard to believe Heather, a retired nurse practitioner who has a relatively better experience of ear anatomy than the average consumer,looks into her own ear with a light and camera and still manages to miss the obvious, brown chunks of earwax built up in her own ear.

@Jason-yp6ph

3 жыл бұрын

And bebird uses silicone spoons, not metal loops. Looks like he got his from Goodwill. Maybe use a better tool if your going to try to steer people into paying $100+ bucks a pop to have you clean their wax out doc!

@covenant05

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jason-yp6ph the one he has, ive seen a ton of it on ebay the bebird is more user friendly

@janinepannell

2 жыл бұрын

Shows how crappy the device is.

@tbonedude12

Жыл бұрын

@@Jason-yp6ph or 0 dollars if you have medical insurance, this isn't necessarily malicious. This is just american bias. We hate using any kind of self manual removal, the UK hates irrigation due to their rate of infections, some places hate suction due to rates of hearing damage. All 3 methods have risks and benefits. I feel like more doctors trained in this stuff should have more of this knowledge and common sense

@rprastein

Жыл бұрын

I'm a retired orthopaedic surgeon, so I have some experience with arthroscopy. The eye-hand coordination required to use an endoscope of any kind is definitely an acquired skill. Familiarity with the anatomy is a big help, but it is not enough. Some people never really get comfortable with it, while others seem to catch on pretty quickly. There is quite a bit of proprioception involved, keeping track of the angle of the camera, its depth of insertion, forward/backward/upward/downward translation, rotation of the camera ("up" is not usually marked on the camera image), and in the case of ears, simultaneously pulling on the pinna one way or another with the other hand to straighten out the ear canal a bit. The view is monocular, so there is no depth perception. Ear canals are not straight, and a wired camera is going to have the weight and stiffness of the wire erratically pulling on the camera as well. Also, different models of endoscope have different diameters and different focal lengths. If the focal length is too long, a curved ear canal may mean that the point that is in focus is around the curve and not actually visible at all. If it's too short, there may be fisheye distortion that complicates getting oriented. If the camera diameter is too wide, you may not be able to get it far enough inside the ear to see, depending on the anatomy of the specific ear canal. I bought one of these devices about a year or two ago, to clean my father's ears - he wears custom-molded RIC hearing aids, was producing a ton of earwax, and his ENT didn't want to see him as often as I wanted him to, to keep the ears clean. The model I got is wired, but connects to its own display so I didn't have to muck around with cell phone app issues. It has silicone tips rather than metal (I did make a note of reviewers' complaints of the tips breaking off -- note to self: Don't press hard, and check the tip for cracks or wear each time before use). I've tried this on myself and on my dad, and I've decided which tip I like the best. For me, this is a very useful tool, if I take my time. But actually, what has made the biggest difference in preventing accumulation of wax in Dad's ears is keeping his ear hairs trimmed!

Because I’ve played a lot of video games... that’s why I would be able to do it.

@Mr._Lister_The_Sister_Phister

3 жыл бұрын

Imagine going through 10 - 14 years of school to earn a very expensive medical degree only to be replaced by gamers who now play video games inside peoples ears.

@sloflo

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mr._Lister_The_Sister_Phister You needed 14 years of medical school to learn not to poke your ears? slow learner you are.

@Mr._Lister_The_Sister_Phister

3 жыл бұрын

@@sloflo Wait...what? Either I'm misunderstanding your reply to me, or you misunderstood my initial comment. I didnt go to med school lol. The point of my original comment was to consider a completely absurd scenario where modern medicine is performed by the average, non-medically trained gamer and every task is set up in a format which resembles a video game mission or quest. The gamers play video games as per usual, only now the games are a way of performing real-world actions. Similar to like...idk, Enders Game. Im struggling to explain what I meant, ive been awake traveling for 22 hours but the main takeaway is that i was being intentionally ridiculous.

@xdragon2k

2 жыл бұрын

Someone need to create ear wax removal game.

I'm glad I came to watch this very informative video. Thank you DOC.

Is there a video with the updated one? None of them that I see have the wire loop anymore. They are a hook with better cameras, I’m intrigued on what you think of the newer ones

It seems like the scraper with the camera is a good idea and can be a potentially good product, but it definitely needs major improvements, particularly on the camera, and I guarantee you that eventually the machine will be improved as time goes on! I also think it'd be best if maybe they had a different and smaller tool available as well as maybe a vacuum based one, but what do I know, the ear is not my department. 😅

@BlondieSL

Жыл бұрын

From all the reviews and demos I've seen, it seems that the biggest complaint on any of these devices is related to the ones where the scoops are made of HARD plastic. Even an ear Doctor, who demoed one, found that even when used gently, the hard plastic caused pain. There are now models out there that use SILICONE attachments that are much more gentle to the ear. There's also one I saw that had a little adjustable "stopper" that you can set it to not enter too far and avoid touching the ear drum. Sadly, the reviews on the video quality and heat produced by the LEDS was not good.

A nurse at the doctor's clinic that I went to actually made my ear bleed and hurt quite badly while removing the wax. That ear still has a sensitivity 1 year later today and I'm afraid of having the wax removed and be hurt again. Do you think it's damaged?

@MikeTheGreatCC12

Жыл бұрын

Hello, I'm sorry to hear that. Did ever go to a doctor to check if your ears were damaged? 2 days ago I went to get my ears cleaned and the same happened to me I bled and it was painful. I'm debating on going to see a doctor to see if any damage was done.

@MrJavabali

Жыл бұрын

@@MikeTheGreatCC12 Since then I went to see an ear specialist and, apparently, there is no damage. He advised me to put a drop or two of oil - I use mineral oil - in the ears once a week, then rinse them in the shower. That's what I will do from now on.

Tq very much for you a professional advice, when come cross this video I was looking for how install this camera now no more

Great demonstration Dr. Cliff. Can you please tell me the name or the make and model of the camera and light source you were using on Retired Nurse Practitioner, Heather Wen to removed her ear wax in this video for professional use? I am a nurse practitioner and am looking for a better tool to use than what we currently use when removing ear wax. Any recommendations would be helpful.

I started freaking out when she started pushing the ear wax in more 😱😱😱

So glad I came here before purchase! Thank you for the video Doctor!

What would you suggest other than going to a doctor?

So what’s the best at home method for removing ear wax?

I bought one for fun. It took me a couple minutes to familiarize myself with it and to find a good way to maneuver it and it worked fairly well. The metal loop is garbage and it's too long and dangerous since you're basically poking your eardrum by the time you manage to insert the camera part in your ear. But mine came with a plastic spoon that gets well attached to the pen and I can adjust it and place it's end closer to the camera so you actually see what's happening. In the end I did manage to see some damage I caused by using my fingernail in the past and realized some of the itchiness was not caused by wax or infection which was a relief.

@seriy23

3 жыл бұрын

i also scooped some with that plastic spoon.but touching the sides of the ear is tender fore me, is that common?

@blacksabbathbr

3 жыл бұрын

@@seriy23 Yeah, the area close to the eardrums is super sensitive. It's better to pull bit by bit instead of scooping sideways close to there. 😋

@little.wing.

2 жыл бұрын

For fun...?

Doctor, what method of ear wax removal would you recommend for someone with Tinnitus, who also in the past has had a punctured ear drum. I obviously dont want to do any more damage to my hearing system. Thank you.

@miztrawol

4 жыл бұрын

Going to your ENT specialist or getting it flushed out by the nurse at your GP's office. It is unlikely to help you with your tinnitus thou....

Thank you I had my doubts about this method. I'm like your patient about every 3 months I have to clean out my ears, I've been using the flush out method with ear drops to soften it first. It's just that in my left ear it always feels like I just don't get it all. Also for about every 3 times I do my left ear my right ear needs to be done. Is it normal that one ear produces a lot more wax than the other?

Within the last week i have gotten an excessive amount of wet wax built up where its almost sealed my ears shut right on the cusp of coming out of my ear hole. Can I use a cotton swab to get it out or should I try something else?

So glad someone is addressing this!

I used the bebird c3 and it has a scooper which is actually very sturdy. I removed a ton but it was indeed not easy and the second time I tried (a week later) I ended up being too scared to go deep enough because it can get painful if you scrape anything incorrectly.

@wdpk837

Жыл бұрын

I just tried this tool for the first time and had the exact same thoughts. it seems unsafe to try to do anything near the eardrum

@JeffMountainPicker

Жыл бұрын

Don't approach it like the woman on the video! Hold the tool like a pencil. Tuck your elbow in, firm against your torso, and FFS, rest your hand against the side of your head, with pinky & ring fingers curled. The position control should be all in fingers (maybe a bit of wrist), for precise, fine control. Move slowly & methodically.

Hi! What is your opinion about using the videoendoscopes for solely diagnostic/educational purposes? I am an ENT resident. Thanks in advance :)

Where would you go to have earwax cleaned? Ive never seen an ear doctor anywhere in my city but would really like to have it done - My family doctor irrigated my ears once many ears ago but when we tried the second I found it too much. I live in Canada too, if that makes any difference. THANKS!

I use an endoscope without the metal attachment. It has helped me stay sane when I have a hair or something stuck in my ear. It is far too fat to also have a tool inserted.

Like most or everyone that tried and used the product, it does take getting used to. The product works!

I wonder if the light and camera portion would be helpful for me? I have seborrheic dermatitis and constant skin builds up in my ear canal. It doesn't build up very deep but being able to see how much is there and then gently wipeing it out with a washcloth.

What do you think about washing with warm water and a big syringe and using the Otoscope only for checking if it is clean?

Glad I watched this video. I have been struggling with some strange pressure in my left ear for the last two years and been to several ENT's without a solution. Considered getting this tool, but this video convinced me otherwise.

@trapifyk6374

4 жыл бұрын

Me too... but its on my right ears

@SobrietyandSolace

3 жыл бұрын

No harm in having a look.

@omarthewire

7 ай бұрын

You can't use common sense? This guy is selling a service he wants you to pay him for. Think for yourself clown.

What about useing peroxide to clean out your ears is that worth doing or not

@dariusdareme

4 жыл бұрын

yup. The best method actually. just relieved me of my earwax plug. My ears have been awesome ever since. Just remember to put lots of water at the end of the 5 minutes. The peroxide will irritate the ear canal. You shouldn't let it burn in there afterwards. Other doctors just continuously wash the ear with water which has a 5-10% hidrogen peroxide.

@MrTheeastsun

4 жыл бұрын

@@dariusdareme what percentage of the H2O2 you use to clean your ears

@dariusdareme

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrTheeastsun the bottle I bought from the pharmacy is 3%. I felt my ears a little irritated 2 hours afterwards, but was well worth it. Some video on doctor OZ, advises 3 drops of H2O2. I just poured until my ear canal was full. And let it bubble until it stopped.

@1994af

4 жыл бұрын

dariusdareme instead of water my mom would do a little bit of alcohol to mix in with what was left over and then pour it out and it would stir up on its own because it’s alcohol, so we wouldn’t have to worry about having water left over

@dariusdareme

4 жыл бұрын

@@1994af Hidrogen peroxide dissolves earwax while alcohol does not, but they both irritate the ear. I wouldn't mix them as alcohol makes the peroxide just less effective and irritate your ear even more. If you let the peroxide sit for long enough, it will dissolve all of the earwax and any water would just come out if you lean to the side. Peroxide is also a disinfectant. Better just use peroxide again if any water doesn't come out because of some remaining wax. I'm not a doctor, but l really don't see any reason to mix alcohol into this.

I recently bought this and was impressed by ease of use but then again I had silicone scraper o. The end of the camera and I could clearly see what I was doing.

Thanks for the advice. Was just using the ear endoscope. Was able to do safely. But not as easy as it looks. Able to see my ear drum. And one is definitely cleaner than the other. If i felt any discomfort I stopped

What would you recommend for cleaning ears for a daily average human?

@DrCliffAuD

5 жыл бұрын

Daily average human? Get a little shower water in your ear if you don't have a perforation and dry your ear out with a towel.

@LtEdPell

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrCliffAuD Where can an average primate get ear towels?

@DrCliffAuD

3 жыл бұрын

@@LtEdPell The primate ear store, or walmart, take your pick.

I got one of these not to get earwax out, but just to look inside my ear. I had Cholesteatoma when I was younger and I've become somewhat of a hypochondriac when it comes to my ears 😆

@gailhonadle5182

2 жыл бұрын

That I understand totally, unfortunately Meniere's is not only just progressive, you have Vertigo, Tinnitus, to deal with, and Hearing Aids makes that louder, I tried the Canceling setting and didn't like it, personal preference. And have little to NO hearing when you remove the Aids. With both of us in Aids, we had to learn to look at each other to talk. Music is where I have the hardest time, Tenors or Surprano are not easy on the ears, Baritone and Bass do best.

Good advice from a highly experienced professional.

So what do you think about the viking or roman brass scoops for earwax they are practically the oldest method of earwax removal

*4:15** looks like it worked pretty good but you immediately cut the video for some reason???? 🤔*

I’ve been to many ear wax removal parties and they are a gas. Soooo much fun!

@angelachapman5677

4 жыл бұрын

Brandon R. How shallow is that!!

Wow ! I was going to buy one of those things I’m glad I stumbled upon your video first.

Will earwax removal help with tinnitus? I have ringing that makes it difficult to sleep and at times, hear converstations.

I will contact the professional to removing my ear wax. Thank you, Dr Cliff, for your clear information.

@johnbogdon1413

4 жыл бұрын

Stay Home Be Safe.

I was contemplating getting one of these, but thanks to you I will pass. I appreciate the video!

@DrCliffAuD

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Might have just saved your eardrum.

@DrCliffAuD

4 жыл бұрын

@gabe m nice advice gabe 🙄

@clifford7130

4 жыл бұрын

@@DrCliffAuD have you heard about the brand Bebird? It has the scoop and otoscope. Do you think it's better than the one shown in the video

Wow! The eardrum bruised just like that? That’s super interesting, never realized it was *that* sensitive.

How often should I get my ears cleaned? Does everyone need to get their ears cleaned?

The sad fact is that in a lot of places it's hard to get people to remove ear wax. I have one of these (it has a slightly different design with a soft plastic scoop on the end), I use it regularly to keep my ears reasonably clear and it really helps I feel a lot better. I would rather use a professional but I cannot find anyone to do it.

@IsaganiPumar

Жыл бұрын

Plus it costs a lot

how about astro ridge is that a good thing to use? it has a silicone tip instead of wire and it seams to do a better job

I love these ONLY for observing though for my folks and I. If there's stuff that needs serious removal, we call the professionals!

Wish I could comment a pic of what's in my ear. Been told I will need surgery to remove the wax.

@HamuelPter

4 жыл бұрын

Josh Pair did you get your surgery? If so, how did it go

@lorenavelvet

4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Did you get surgery?

thanks doc i almost bought one, calling my doc instead

@tiloalo

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly the point

whats the best way to clear wax? im getting recuring ear aches in one ear, i think because of the wax buildup

@Lee-pf6od

3 жыл бұрын

Your choices are basically doctor (probably specialist) or something like this. This device is fine if you're careful. I get infections if I leave my ears alone, I don't need to clear everything out, just clearing the large easy to access debris is enough to prevent issues. Removing debris at the entrance seems to have a drying effect, as often dessicated wax falls out the next day (the deeper debris I didn't bother touching).

THANK YOU!!! I was going to get one of these things but NOT NOW!!

I got the endoscope just to get immediate confirmation that I didn't have a bug in my ear if I ever felt anything weird lol. Mostly just an anti-anxiety tool rather than actually doing anything with wax.

@MrsTikiGod

4 жыл бұрын

That's brilliant!

I had a double ear infection the other week that left a ton of infection debris in my ears, which has left them clogged. My NP prescribed me amoxicillin and ear drops, and they did nothing to help me. Now I wake up with nothing getting an infection coming on in ears again.

I've been using one of these for some time now. Excellent camera on mine. Once used to it it was very easy and quite safe.

My boyfriend bought a camera to look in your ear but it doesn't have a wire on the end so you can't reach in far, which is probably good because my boyfriend sees black stuff and he probably would have poked his eardrum trying to get it. I think I have a little bit of cotton fibers stuck in my ear....

I've done ear flushes previously. I recently bought a bebird brand and I must say that I am pleased. It takes some getting used to, with the camera and the angles of each ear. I'd say that one should do it on their own because you'll know exactly how far to go. I've had no issues with this and I've been cleaning my ears since it arrived from Amazon. By the way, I wouldn't even let my ears get as bad as the nurse's. You can drop some peroxide in and let it run out to clean. Her ears were disgusting.

I have just used one of these last night and the silicone scoop piece at the end has fallen off and got embedded in my ear canal. I ended up at the emergency room/accident and emergency, the doctor could not get it out with forceps as she said my ear canal was already red and irritated and she didn’t want to cause more damage. I now have to wait 7-10 days for a referral to the ENT specialist to try to suck it out. It’s still in my ear as we speak. So I agree with this video that you should be very cautious with these products and will never use one again.

I got an ad for a new-ish earwax remover called Spade by Axel Glade (also with a built-in camera). There seems to be tons of reviews on it on KZread. Would love to hear your opinion on it - have you tried it?

I've been seeing a lot of advertisement for this lately, and I was interested. Especially when you see the amount of gunk the actors pull out of the ear. It's gross, but satisfying. I'm happy I looked it up, and found this video. Thank you sharing this with us Doctor Cliff.

Glad I looked for a review first lol was way too tempted to but this.

Does candle method work?

I have been using Bebird and I can touch the very last part of my ear, it feels so good

I'm one of those rare people with dry flaky earwax. It's such a pleasure to scoop earwax out with a metal earpick.

@momoware

3 жыл бұрын

Most Asians have dry earwax. It's a genetic thing.

@gav3078

3 жыл бұрын

I have very dry wax too wonder if I should try this? 🤔

Wow thank you for this, I almost bought that mess 😂😂, where can I go to get my ear cleaned?

@Justaperson354

3 жыл бұрын

The doctor