Ears should never be completely wax free, as the substance is lubricating and helps keep ear canals functioning and healthy. In fact, the rule is just the opposite. Wax plays a vital role in ...

Do you have a bottle of hydrogen peroxide in your medicine cabinet right now? The disinfectant is famous for fizzing up when poured on wounds, and so it fast became a first aid staple. (Though, it ...

Ear wax is a naturally occurring substance that helps keep ears clean and protect them from damage. However, sometimes too much wax can build up in the ear canal, causing blockage, discomfort, pain ...

Ever since many GPs have stopped offering ear syringing, private ear wax removal has drastically increased in popularity. But why is ear wax removal so necessary that private ear wax clinics have seen ...

Instead of removing earwax, cotton buds can push it deeper into the ear canal, leading to a blockage. Understanding these subtle shifts can help you better monitor your ear and general health. Let's ...

Unless your earwax is totally blocking your ear canal, you probably don't need it removed. But if you have a blockage, there are safe ways to get rid of it. You can try an over-the-counter earwax ...

During the rainy season, the risk of ear wax swelling increases due to itching, infection and water entering the ear. In such a situation, when you clean the ear or remove the wax, it can cause an ear ...

Home Remedies for Earwax: When dirt accumulates in the ears, we start to experience all sorts of problems. Let's explain how ...

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