2021年11月29日 · “People think that earwax is dirty and needs to be cleaned, but earwax has both anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties,” says ear, nose and throat specialist Anh Nguyen-Huynh, MD. “It also protects ears from things that could hurt the eardrum, such as …

Earwax nourishes and protects the skin inside your ear. And it prevents harmful substances, like dirt and germs, from reaching your eardrum. It does all this without requiring upkeep. Older earwax naturally falls out bit by bit over time. Your ears automatically make new earwax to replace it.

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.

2023年4月11日 · Earwax protects the canal and inner ear as a moisturizer, lubricant and water repellant. When you use your jaw to talk or chew, the motion helps move the wax toward your …

2024年6月20日 · Your ears generally don’t need to be cleaned, but if you have extra earwax, learn the dos & don'ts of cleaning your ears carefully.

2021年8月1日 · Earwax traps dust and tiny particles and helps prevent objects from reaching the eardrum. As earwax dries, it moves out of the canal naturally, but sometimes it builds up. Commercial ear drops, hydrogen peroxide, baby oil, and mineral oil can help soften hardened wax for easy removal.

Untreated earwax buildup can lead to hearing loss, irritation, pain in your ear, dizziness, ringing in your ears and other issues. In most cases, earwax impaction isn’t dangerous and symptoms go away with treatment. Earwax blockage treatments include drops to soften the wax or manual removal at your healthcare provider’s office.

2018年8月8日 · Earwax is a helpful and natural part of your body's defenses. It cleans, lubricates and protects your ear canal by trapping dirt and slowing the growth of bacteria. Earwax blockages commonly occur when people try to clean their ears on their own by placing cotton swabs or other items in their ears.

2024年8月29日 · Earwax serves an important purpose: lubricating and protecting your ears. It even helps reduce your risk of ear infections since it has antibacterial properties. The risks of …

2017年4月1日 · Earwax, medically known as cerumen, protects the ear from infection and lubricates the outer ear canal. It consists of secretions from glands in the ear canal mixed with cells shed from the tissue lining the canal.