Earwax: How much is normal, and why you should stop poking it; removal tips and infection signs

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 blocka ...
Popular Science

4 reasons to put down the cotton swab and love your earwax

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As a child, I loved it when my mom cleaned my earwax. It was a ...
Consumer Reports

Sorry, but Experts Say You Should Not Be Using Earwax Removal Kits

Ah, TikTok, home of makeup tutorials, lip-syncing tunes, cute animal content and—earwax removal videos? Yes, it’s true: That goopy amber stuff on your For You page is coming out of someone’s ear canal ...
The Atlantic

You Can See Inside Your Ear. That Doesn’t Mean You Should.

Listen to more stories on the Noa app. The ear is a marvelous, humble organ. It powers our hearing and also our balance, keeping us upright and connected to the world around us. In return, ear doctors ...
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3 ways to safely remove ear wax at home without a Q-tip

Try removing ear wax at home with ear drops, or with natural remedies like oils and baking soda. Never pick out ear wax with certain objects, including Q-Tips, because it can impact your ear wax. If ...
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'I'm an audiologist - this is what the colour of your earwax means and when to see a GP'

There are several times our bodies tell us there is something amiss even when we are feeling generally well. One way it can indicate there is something up can show in our ears. The colour of our ...