Ear wax, or cerumen, is a natural substance that helps protect and lubricate your ears. However, when it builds up excessively, it can cause discomfort, muffled hearing, and even infections. While a ...

We have all done it, that satisfying twist of a cotton swab after a shower, believing we’re keeping our ears clean. It’s almost second nature. In many households, the tiny white stick is part of every ...

Cotton swabs “really weren’t made to clean your ears — all they do is just push the wax deeper down into your ear canal and this causes an impaction,” Dr. Tonia L. Farmer, who goes by Dr. Nose Best, ...

Diluted hydrogen peroxide is generally safe for loosening earwax and helping it exit the ear. Hydrogen peroxide may cause side effects like skin irritation and vertigo. Always check with your doctor ...