SHREVEPORT, La. - Experts say, when it comes to cleaning your ears, what "feels right" might actually be doing more harm than good. Some people are more prone to ear wax production, and some people's ...

"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, ...

YOU MIGHT HAVE an earache. Things may sound muffled, or your ear might feel full. These are signs you could have earwax buildup. Earwax usually isn’t something to worry about. A certain amount of wax ...

Ear wax, medically known as cerumen, serves as your body’s natural cleaning and protection system for the ears. While some odor is normal, understanding when that smell signals a problem can help ...

You step out of the shower and, even though you know you shouldn't, you reach for a Q-tip to clean your ears. Except when you ...

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Having particularly waxy ears can occasionally feel unclean, and people may be inclined to remove what they can, believing they are causing no damage. But a doctor has warned that taking action and ...

The ears produce wax, a natural compound that protects the ear canal. When it accumulates, you need to remove it to prevent your ears from developing hearing difficulties. When you clean the ear, it’s ...

Ear wax, also known as cerumen, is a natural substance produced by glands in the ear canal. While it often goes unnoticed, the color and consistency of ear wax can provide important clues about your ...

The NHS must recommence removing ear wax if people are to avoid damaging their ears, warns deaf and hearing loss charity. Every year 2.3 million people in the UK require their ear wax to be removed by ...