Dr. Megan Gerhart Redon

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.

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.

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.

What Is Aural Rehabilitation (AR) and Why Is It Important?

The purpose of Aural Rehabilitation (AR) is to help patients learn how to optimize their hearing experience through adaptive strategies and technology like hearing aids and assistive devices.

Why Do My Ears Feel Clogged?

There are many possible treatments for clogged ears. If impacted wax is to blame, a professional cleaning can resolve the problem; if a cold, allergies, or infection is the cause, over-the-counter or prescription drugs should help resolve the situation.

Why Do My Ears Itch? Causes and Treatments

Itchy ears can have many causes, from dry skin to a fungal infection, or even a reaction to a soap or shampoo. Here's what to do if your ears start ithcing.