"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 ...

Of all the indignities that come with aging, excessive earwax may be the most insidious. Don’t laugh. That greasy, often gross, buildup occurs more often in older ears than those of the young, experts ...

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