"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." If you’re regularly reaching for cotton swabs to evacuate annoying globs of gunk from your inner ear, ...

It turns out, you shouldn’t use a cotton swab to clean out your ears. Your ears are self-cleaning machines, with very little maintenance required. One of its best defenses? Earwax. Earwax is a ...

Earwax, also known as cerumen, can be a problem when it builds up and causes a range of issues both psychologically and physically. Earwax is a natural and essential part of the ear’s health. While ...

Earwax, or cerumen, can accumulate in the ear canal, leading to irritation, pain, hearing difficulties, and a clogged sensation. For those struggling with excessive earwax buildup, Dr. Lacey Anderson ...

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To safely remove earwax with a minimally invasive method, the best ear wax removal kits are just the ticket. Below, I’ve rounded up one water irrigator and two ear drop options that are safe and ...

I’ve heard that excessive earwax can cause serious health problems in elderly seniors. What can you tell me about this? — Caregiving Daughter It’s true! Excessive amounts of earwax can indeed cause ...

Earwax is just a fact of life. We need it to protect the inner ear and lubricate the ear canal, though honestly, excess earwax can be annoying. Not only can it make it difficult to hear what's going ...

Q: I believe earwax is building up in my ears. What should I do? A: Blockage of the ear canal by excess earwax is a common problem and is usually completely preventable. Earwax is actually a secretion ...

An FDA-cleared automated ear cleaning system looks like a pair of headphones, and could become a widely used part of more automated healthcare. A new type of ear-cleaning device may become more widely ...