Written by Meredith Grace Merkley, DO, FAAP | Reviewed by Christine Giordano, MD Updated on August 14, 2024print_outlinedemail_outlined Key takeaways: /iStock via Getty Images Plus If you’ve ever had an ear blocked with earwax, also called a cerumen impaction, you might be wondering what you can do to keep yourself from getting another one. Or maybe you’ve just noticed...
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6 Treatments You Can Use to Safely Remove Earwax at Home
Written by Jennifer Clements, MD, MSEd, NBHWC | Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH Key takeaways: Earwax is naturally made by the body to protect the ears. But too much earwax can lead to hearing changes and discomfort.Safe home remedies for earwax removal include ear drops and irrigation. Don’t use instruments or objects to remove...
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Why Do I Have So Much Earwax? 5 Things That Could Be Causing Your Earwax Buildup
Written by Meredith Grace Merkley, DO, FAAP | Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH Key takeaways: /iStock via Getty Images Plus Earwax, also known as cerumen, is a waxy substance that moisturizes, cleans, and lubricates the ear canal. It also helps protect the inside part of the ear from injury and infection by trapping dirt,...
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Earwax Sampling Device for Easy Cortisol Measurement
CONN HASTINGS ENT, MEDICINE, PSYCHIATRY Researchers at University College London and King’s College London have developed a device that allows for easy earwax sampling, with the goal that the wax could be a convenient and reliable way to measure cortisol levels. The device can be used by a patient at home to obtain a sample of earwax and...
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How does hydrogen peroxide remove ear wax?
Hydrogen peroxide is a common ingredient in eardrops, but is it useful for removing earwax? Earwax is a waxy substance secreted in the ear canal. It is a natural cleanser with antifungal and antibacterial properties that help protect the ears. However, too much earwax can cause problems. A buildup can plug the canal and lead to:...