Earwax plays an important function in keeping our ears healthy, but too much can cause problems. The majority of people don't need earwax removal and excessive cleaning can damage your ears. But in ...

Earwax is a natural ear protector. Most people do not need to clean their ears. Inserting objects like cotton buds can push wax deeper, causing blockages and irritation. Experts advise against ...

ALEXANDRIA, VA-- An updated clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery Foundation published today in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery provides ...

Earwax, or cerumen as it's called in the medical field, is the waxy secretion produced by your ear that helps the ear clean itself. And, for most people, it's generally harmless and there's no need to ...

• Specific physical features: deformed ear canals, dense hair growth, etc. • Spontaneous resolution (at least partial) is common, as is recurrence of impaction. • Conductive hearing loss resolves with ...

In 30% of elderly and developmentally disabled people, wax collects to the point where it can block the ear canal Up to two-thirds of people in nursing homes may have that condition Of all the ...