Do you have a bottle of hydrogen peroxide in your medicine cabinet right now? The disinfectant is famous for fizzing up when poured on wounds, and so it fast became a first aid staple. (Though, it ...

What is an Ear Wax? Ear wax or Cerumen is a sticky, yellowish fluid that hardens and turns to wax over time. The body secretes this in order to protect the ears. However, this protection might not be ...

You've probably used cotton swabs to clean your ears. Here's why ENTs say you shouldn't. (Getty Images) "Don’t put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear." It's the kind of thing you may have ...

It may seem puzzling that your ears — which of course operate best when they’re not clogged up — produce a waxy substance that sometimes seems to do just that. But earwax actually plays an important ...

You can clean your ears at home with a damp washcloth or over-the-counter drops. If your ears are impacted, a doctor can remove wax buildup. Do your ears feel blocked up? Excess wax can accumulate ...

The ears produce wax, a natural compound that protects the ear canal. When it accumulates, you need to remove it to prevent your ears from developing hearing difficulties. When you clean the ear, it’s ...

Q: I get a lot of earwax build up. Why do some people have this problem? Can I prevent it? A: If the wax in your ear isn't causing any discomfort or problem hearing, you don't have to do anything ...

You step out of the shower and, even though you know you shouldn't, you reach for a Q-tip to clean your ears. Except when you ...

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. Tinnitus happens when ...

It is incredibly satisfying to clean your ears with cotton swabs. But if your parents haven’t already warned you – experts say using earbuds could be dangerous. Before we delve into why let’s look at ...

The children’s audiology department at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust warns parents not to try and remove a build-up of ear wax with any unconventional methods, like candles ... your GP, who ...

She watched the warm smoke travel through the candle, slowly escaping at the bottom. Carefully, she placed the small end of the candle into her client's ear, gently massaging the face muscles as the ...