Your ears have built-in protection and self-cleaning measures to keep them free of dirt and germs. Cerumen (earwax) keeps ...

Maybe you’ve heard that in severe cases, this can cause a punctured eardrum—but Dr. Roscoe adds that these objects can actually defeat the purpose of cleaning your ears by pushing the wax ...

In some cases it collects on the outer ear or sticks to your earbuds. While it’s OK to clean the outer ear, you should avoid using Q-tips as a cleaning device. Most healthcare professionals ...

Sticky yellow earwax. If you think you need to get rid of it to keep your ears clean, think again. Here's what the truth sounds like. Should I ever clean inside my ears with cotton swabs?

However, what appears to be a harmless habit can actually put your hearing at risk. Improper ear cleaning methods, particularly the use of cotton swabs, can contribute to tinnitus, a persistent ...

Earwax is the ear canal’s self-cleaning mechanism Dr Ganguly If you’re experiencing any of the above, book an appointment with your GP or an audiologist – don’t try earwax removal at home.

Debrox is my primary method nowadays, however I have a particularly annoying issue with my ears: Due to TMJ disorder, allergies and having small tubes I tend to get excessive wax buildup.

An curved arrow pointing right. NYU Otologist Erich Voigt explains the proper way to clean wax out of your ears. Many people think Q-tips can help keep ears clean, but this isn't the case.

3 ways to keep your ears healthy Lose the cotton swabs. “Using a Q-tip to clean inside the ear can damage the ear canal and can push wax deeper into the ear,” says Joshua Zeiger, an ...

An curved arrow pointing right. NYU Otologist Erich Voigt explains the proper way to clean wax out of your ears. Many people think Q-tips can help keep ears clean, but this isn't the case.