Ears should never be completely wax free, as the substance is lubricating and helps keep ear canals functioning and healthy. In fact, the rule is just the opposite. Wax plays a vital role in ...

Using a cotton swab or Q-tip to get wax out of your ears can be dangerous. This is what you should do instead.

Not hearing properly or have blocked ears with no flu? Before you rush to hospital in a panic, it could be due to excessive wax believe it or not. Brown, grey, reddish orange or even yellowish in ...

To safely remove earwax with a minimally invasive method, the best ear wax removal kits are just the ticket. Below, I’ve rounded up one water irrigator and two ear drop options that are safe and ...

Unless your earwax is totally blocking your ear canal, you probably don't need it removed. But if you have a blockage, there are safe ways to get rid of it. You can try an over-the-counter earwax ...

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EARWAX isn't actually wax - it gets its name for its waxy, sticky texture. Its primary function is to protect and clear the ear. But according to one expert, the colour could be indicative of a ...

Ear candling seems to be popping up in salon windows and Instagram feeds everywhere these days. But what is it exactly? Ear candling, which was a popular practice of the ancient Egyptians, involves ...

It says right there on the packaging: “Do not insert swab into ear canal.” Speak with an ear-nose-and-throat doctor, and you’ll hear the same thing. “We always say, ‘Never put anything smaller than ...