This is the way to be ear-responsible. A UK doctor is sharing sound advice about how we should be cleaning our ears. “How should you keep your ears clean? You don’t,” the 31-year-old general ...

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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 ...

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A medical professional can complete the cleaning in one or two sessions, manually clearing the ear canal, or using warm water ...

"There is an inclination for people to want to clean their ears because they believe earwax is an indication of uncleanliness," said Dr. Seth Schwartz, chair of the guideline update group. "This ...

We’ve heard it since childhood: “Don’t put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear.” Despite that advice, many use Q-tips to clean their ears. But is there a better and safer way? According to a ...

Using cotton swabs is not a safe or effective method for cleaning your ears. You may have been taught to clean your ears with a Q-tip or cotton swab -- and even enjoy how satisfying it can be -- but Q ...

TikTokers are cleaning their ears with hydrogen peroxide after a woman's earwax hack went viral. Doctors said the method is safe as long as you use a low concentration. Over-the-counter earwax removal ...

Doctors are updating guidelines on earwax and are urging people to stop cleaning their ears. Experts from the said cleaning ears too frequently can cause major problems. "There is an inclination for ...