Sudden Earwax Discharge Highlights Gaps in Public Understanding of Ear Health

Audiologists say sudden earwax discharge is often misunderstood, prompting confusion about normal earwax behavior and hearing health, and ...
Rolling Out

What causes smelly ear wax? Doctor reveals warning signs

Ear wax, medically known as cerumen, serves as your body’s natural cleaning and protection system for the ears. While some odor is normal, understanding when that smell signals a problem can help ...
Business Insider

Here's how to tell if you have a normal amount of earwax — or if there could be a problem

Earwax — or cerumen, as it’s officially called — serves an important purpose. It helps keep your ear canal safe and protected. Earwax probably isn’t something that you spend a lot of time thinking ...
The New York Times

What’s the Best Way to Clean Your Ears?

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 ...
Time

You Asked: Should I Use Q-tips to Clean My Ears?

It says right there on the packaging: “Do not insert swab into ear canal.” Speak with an ear-nose-and-throat doctor, and you’ll hear the same thing. “We always say, ‘Never put anything smaller than ...
The Conversation

Health Check: what you need to know about ear wax

Chris Brennan-Jones receives funding from the Cochlear Foundation, the Lions Hearing Foundation (WA) and has previously received funding from the Medical Research Council (UK) and Action on Hearing ...