Ear wax, medically known as cerumen, serves as your body’s natural cleaning and protection system for the ears. While some odor is normal, understanding when that smell signals a problem can help ...

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 ...

Earwax (cerumen) protects the inside of your ears from irritation and infection. As the body makes new wax, the old earwax usually drains out of your ears naturally. Sometimes earwax can build up and ...

Hearing loss can affect all ages. From noise exposure to ear care, experts share tips to protect your hearing, reduce damage, and stay socially connected.

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We have all done it, that satisfying twist of a cotton swab after a shower, believing we’re keeping our ears clean. It’s almost second nature. In many households, the tiny white stick is part of every ...

Is it safe to use cotton swabs to remove earwax? Most of us have seen or used the earwax-cleaning products all over social media — high-tech lavage kits, spoons equipped with smartphone cameras, ...

Dear Doctors: I recently experienced severe vertigo due to fluid in my inner ear from a sinus infection. It affected not only my balance, but also my blood pressure and anxiety. Are there any ...