Earwax, medically known as cerumen, is a substance naturally produced by glands in the ear canal. It serves critical functions: Trapping dust, dirt, bacteria, bugs (really!) and other foreign ...

An curved arrow pointing right. NYU Otologist Erich Voigt explains the proper way to clean wax out of your ears. Many people think Q-tips can help keep ears clean, but this isn't the case.

Most healthcare professionals advise against cleaning the inner ear with Q-tips because it can push the wax further in, cause a bigger problem or even an injury. It’s important to know of other ...

"The safest way to clean your ears is to focus only on the outer part," says Dr Bhaskar. Use a soft, damp washcloth with warm water to gently wipe away dirt and wax from the outer ear. Over-the ...

Debrox is my primary method nowadays, however I have a particularly annoying issue with my ears: Due to TMJ disorder, allergies and having small tubes I tend to get excessive wax buildup.

An curved arrow pointing right. Most people don't use Q-tips properly and wind up putting them inside their ears to feel "clean." Big mistake! Not only is ear wax good for you, but putting a Q-Tip ...

When ear wax and sweat mix in the ear canal ... What Happens When You Don’t Clean Them? Dr. Michael Yong, an otolaryngologist at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica ...