It may seem puzzling that your ears — which of course operate best when they’re not clogged up — produce a waxy substance that sometimes seems to do just that. But earwax actually plays an important ...

The first thing to know about how to how to clean your ears is what not to do: please don't stick a Q-Tip back there. Take it from someone who punctured an eardrum chasing down errant wax: Don’t do it ...

Whether your music doesn’t sound quite as loud, or you’re noticing excess wax on your earbuds, it might be time to clean your ears. But if you’re wondering how to clean your ears the correct way — and ...

An Ohio-based ear, nose, and throat surgeon is revealing how to properly clean wax out of ears -- and it doesn't involve cotton swabs. Listen up! An Ohio-based ear, nose, and throat surgeon is ...

What is an Ear Wax? Ear wax or Cerumen is a sticky, yellowish fluid that hardens and turns to wax over time. The body secretes this in order to protect the ears. However, this protection might not be ...

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What not to do: stick a Q-tip in there. If you go in too deep, it can puncture the eardrum. Cotton swabs are meant to stay out of your ear canal. For most people, cleaning isn’t required. Cleaning ...

Did you know that our ear canal is a self-cleaning organ, and dead skin, hair and earwax are constantly moving out from it? So the common use of cotton buds for cleaning ear wax tends to push it ...

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