Red or bloody ear wax is perhaps the most serious. On the milder end this is a sign of a minor injury inside your ear or an ...

A small amount of earwax is perfectly normal and actually beneficial, but occasionally it can accumulate, leading to various ...

An audiologist has issued an urgent message, warning people to stop touching their ears as the way they're doing it could be ...

During that exit process, the wax can also pick up sweat from the ear canal along with bacteria that's found its way inside (fortunately, your ear wax contains antibacterial enzymes that work to ...

These could be signs of hearing conditions you should know about. The World Health Organization estimates that by 2050, ...

Left untreated, some conditions that cause ear pain can lead to hearing loss. But effective treatment can usually relieve ...

Earwax protects the ears from infections and prevents water from reaching the inner structures. Usually, the ear releases this wax naturally. However, some people produce more wax than necessary.

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 ...

Doctors specializing in multiple areas of ear care explain how to maintain optimal ear health without overdoing it.

Experts advise that persistent smelly ear wax should not be ignored, as it may require professional evaluation and treatment. Earwax, or cerumen, plays a protective role by trapping dust and bacteria ...