An easy way to remove a live bug from an ear is
A) grasp with tweezers.
B) turn off light and shine a flash light in the ear.
C) pull on ear lobe.
D) have patient stand in shower.

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The goal of treatment is removal of the offending object without damaging the ear canal or tympanic membrane. Many times the object simply may be grasped by forceps and removed. Food and cereal can absorb moisture from the ear canal and swell to the point of being compressed against the walls of the ear canal. Such objects may require removal by a physician using gentle controlled suctioning. The individual with a live bug in the ear should be placed in a dark room and have a flashlight shone in the ear. Bugs that are alive will crawl out of the ear toward the light. Bugs that are not responsive to the light technique may have to be washed out of the ear. In that case, the ear canal is gently irrigated with a warm solution of 50% water and 50% hydrogen peroxide or mineral oil; the bug usually flows out with the solution. If this is not successful, then gentle suction may be necessary to remove the FB. Caution is taken not to scratch or damage the ear canal or the tympanic membrane.

An Easy Way to Remove a Live Bug from an Ear