PHILADELPHIA (CBS)--CNN--The doctors' advice hasn't changed much, but it's still so unsatisfying: You should not use cotton swabs to clean your ears. Updated clinical guidelines published Tuesday in ...

Audiologists are drawing attention to how smelly earwax, even without pain, can signal bacterial buildup or early infection, increasing ...

Earwax plays an important function in keeping our ears healthy, but too much can cause problems. The majority of people don't need earwax removal and excessive cleaning can damage your ears. But in ...

Ear wax is a naturally occurring substance that helps keep ears clean and protect them from damage. However, sometimes too much wax can build up in the ear canal, causing blockage, discomfort, pain ...

You probably don’t think much about your ear wax, unless you see it collecting on a pair of earbuds or earplugs. That buildup might look offputting, but it’s actually a boon to your health. But what ...

Ear wax is a fatty substance produced in your ear canal. The wax — medically known as cerumen — cleans your ears, protects them from infection, and lubricates the ear canal to stop it from becoming ...

A new study by University of Manchester audiologists has highlighted the difficulties people face with impacted ear wax. The findings are published in the British Journal of General Practice as more ...

People with impacted ear wax are struggling to hear for much longer than necessary due to a lack of local NHS removal services, a study has found. Researchers surveyed 500 adults who used NHS ear wax ...

Q. I’ve been getting lots of ear wax lately. Please tell me this has nothing to do with getting older. A. I wish I could. Ear wax problems are just one more indignity seniors have to deal with. I ...

People with impacted ear wax in the UK are struggling to hear and need local NHS removal services, a study has found. The University of Manchester-led study – Ear wax management in primary care: what ...