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Earwax: Why Its There and How To Remove It
Impacted earwax—the term for too much earwax building up in the ear canal—is a common problem. In fact, it’s the leading cause of conductive hearing loss.
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Mara Brooks is a longtime journalist and native New Yorker now living in Barre, Vermont. She is the communications coordinator for the Community of Vermont Elders and editor for community newspapers The Charlotte News and The Hardwick Gazette. In her spare time, Mara studies law and classical music.
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Is It Safe to Remove Earwax Myself?
It’s tempting to clean your ears at home. Many of us were raised to believe a cotton swab in our ears was a daily personal-hygiene ritual, like brushing our teeth. But the truth is, removing your earwax at home can be difficult—and dangerous.
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Ear Cleaning at Home: What to Know
If you are considering removing your own earwax at home, please review these important tips and words of caution from medical experts.
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Earwax Removal: Why You Need a Professional Cleaning
To properly diagnose and treat ear issues, a medical professional must be able to look inside the ear canal. Only then can it be determined whether earwax, an infection, or another issue is the culprit.
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