Earwax, medically known as cerumen, is a substance naturally produced by glands in the ear canal. It serves critical functions: Trapping dust, dirt, bacteria, bugs (really!) and other foreign ...

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Using cotton swabs is not a safe or effective method for cleaning your ears. You may have been taught to clean your ears with a Q-tip or cotton swab -- and even enjoy how satisfying it can be -- but Q ...

When you notice wax in your ears or feel like your ears are clogged or full, it's tempting to grab a Q-tip from your medicine cabinet and use it to try to remove whatever's in your ear. However, this ...

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"There is an inclination for people to want to clean their ears because they believe earwax is an indication of uncleanliness," said Dr. Seth Schwartz, chair of the guideline update group. "This ...

Before we discuss the best ways to clean the ears, let me explain why ALL Doctors agree that cotton buds are a bad idea. Ear wax isn’t dirt. If it looks dirty, it means that the ear wax is doing its ...