Read More About Earwax
The purpose of earwax may not always be obvious
Why does our body create earwax? Is there a way to prevent it? What is the right way to manage earwax? Find answers to these questions and more below. We feature some top picks (no pun intended) and you can find the rest after that. Read on to gain insight on the sticky topic!
Newest Earwax Articles
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Why Do My Ears Feel Wet in the Morning?
Posted on May 7, 2024, by Brooks Hearing Clinic // Posted in
Your Ears Work Hard So You Don’t Have To Many people notice that their ears feel wet in the morning from time to time (or often). If you can relate, you’ve probably wondered why it happens. Here’s the short answer: Ears are little self-cleaning marvels, and their chosen tool is earwax. Putting a cotton swab…
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How to Deal with Earwax
Posted on July 1, 2022, by Brooks Hearing Clinic // Posted in
When it comes to ear cleaning, be gentle and consider leaving it to the professionals. The general consensus that we shouldn’t insert objects like cotton swabs into the ear canal is good advice, but many people disregard it because they feel they have to clean their ears somehow. So how should you do it? Read on to…
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Should I Clean My Ears at Home?
Posted on March 15, 2022, by Brooks Hearing Clinic // Posted in
By now, many of you have probably seen or heard of videos in which various people demonstrate how to use OTC digital otoscopes and ear irrigation kits to clean your ears at home. While this can be a tempting foray into self-care, we want to remind you that ear cleaning should be done by a…
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Three Cheers for Earwax!
Posted on March 15, 2020, by Brooks Hearing Clinic // Posted in
Let’s talk earwax. From its texture to its appearance, it gets a bad name. We suspect the yellow-brown goo might be down a friend or two, so we want to give credit where credit is due. Here are five reasons we think you should give earwax a second chance. Earwax Protects Your Ear Canal and…
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Earwax Dos & Don’ts. Hint: Hold the Cotton Swabs!
Posted on February 15, 2018, by Brooks Hearing Clinic // Posted in
Earwax, that yellowish-brown goo, might inspire an “Ick!” or two, but managing it the right way can make a difference in your hearing health. Here’s a primer on why you have earwax and what to do about it. Why is earwax in your ear? Earwax, or “cerumen,” results from secretions by the ceruminous glands…
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