2021年11月29日 · Have earwax buildup? Here's what doctors do and don't recommend for removing earwax.

2022年8月19日 · Earwax (cerumen) serves a purpose but excessive amounts can cause problems for your ear. Learn more about earwax and common complications.

2022年7月12日 · If you're prone to earwax blockage, your health care provider can show you safe ways to reduce wax buildup at home, such as using ear drops or other earwax-softening agents.

2023年1月13日 · Earwax blockage — also called cerumen impaction — may result in irritation, tinnitus and hearing loss. Treatments include drops to soften the wax or manual removal at your healthcare provider’s office.

Earwax, also known by the medical term cerumen, is a waxy substance secreted in the ear canal of humans and other mammals. Earwax can be many colors, including brown, orange, red, yellowish, and gray.

2024年8月15日 · Ear wax protects the outer ear canal from dirt, insects, bacteria, and other harmful agents. It also repels water and keeps the ear canal moist and free from dryness and cracking. Earwax also has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Studies show that a healthy amount of earwax may decrease your risk for ear infections like otitis externa.

Earwax, or cerumen, is a waxy substance found in your ears. Glands in your ear canal produce earwax to protect structures deeper inside your ear. Earwax also keeps your ears hydrated. It keeps dirt, dust and germs that cause infections away from your eardrum, too. Your ears naturally shed old earwax and make new earwax to replace it.

2024年8月16日 · Earwax plays essential roles in ear health. It helps remove debris from the ear canal, prevents foreign bodies and particles from penetrating deep into the ear, and it even helps protect...

2023年2月13日 · When cleaning the ear, you can accidentally push the wax deeper, causing a blockage. Your ear canal produces a waxy oil called cerumen, which is more commonly known as earwax. This wax...

Find out more about what problems a build-up of earwax can cause, why it happens, and what can be done about it.