Ear wax buildup is one of the things that could be the cause of your tinnitus. You can treat mild impactions at home, but you may need to contact a professional for severe ones.

Improper ear cleaning methods, particularly the use of cotton swabs, can contribute to tinnitus, a persistent ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound in the ears that can be distressing and disruptive.

I’ve heard that excessive earwax can cause serious health problems in elderly seniors. What can you tell me about this?

NICE recommends that ear-wax removal services should be available at your local GP surgery or a similar community setting. However, ear irrigation is no longer a core service in the standard GP ...

THOSE struggling to hear may think a cotton bud is the easiest way to shift wax build-up. But folk are being urged to stop the common hygiene practice for fear they could cause serious long-term da… ...