• Specific physical features: deformed ear canals, dense hair growth, etc. • Spontaneous resolution (at least partial) is common, as is recurrence of impaction. • Conductive hearing loss resolves with ...

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 ...

Using earbuds or cotton swabs to clean earwax can push the wax deeper, leading to infections, pain, and even hearing damage.

Cerumen impaction is a prevalent condition that can result in discomfort, hearing difficulties and, potentially, a broader impact on quality of life. The accumulation of earwax, a naturally protective ...

Cotton swabs may feel the most satisfying, but there are safer and more effective alternatives. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Caroline Hopkins Q: I know I’m not supposed ...

Despite how unpleasant many people think earwax is, it can actually be good for your ear. Ear wax, also called cerumen, is a naturally occurring substance secreted by the ear canal. It helps protect, ...

Discover how the Super Soaker Max-D 5000 transformed ear wax treatment into an effective, fun solution for impacted ear wax! It’s CMAJ week on NCBI ROFL! All this week we’ll be featuring articles from ...

If irrigation is used, the provider must minimize trauma, strongly consider using an acidifying ototopical medication (eg, vinegar or acetic acid) after the procedure, and monitor the patient closely.

"Don’t put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear." It's the kind of thing you may have heard your grandmother say, but, for the most part, it’s true, says Dr. Bradley Kesser, an ear, nose and ...