Q: Can you explain why I always seem to get lot of earwax buildup in my right ear, but not my left? What’s the point of earwax anyway? A: The best explanation I can offer for a greater wax buildup in ...

You probably don’t think much about your ear wax, unless you see it collecting on a pair of earbuds or earplugs. That buildup might look offputting, but it’s actually a boon to your health. But what ...

Q. I've been getting lots of ear wax lately. Please tell me this has nothing to do with getting older. A. I wish I could. Ear wax problems are just one more indignity seniors have to deal with. I ...

Persistent smelly earwax may signal infections, bacterial buildup, or conditions like cholesteatoma. Experts warn against unsafe removal methods and urge professional evaluation to prevent hearing ...

Ear wax might not seem like a big deal, but for people who are hard of hearing or have issues with their middle ear, a build up of the substance can seriously impact their quality of life. Many people ...

You should probably clean your headphones ASAP (before it's too late and this happens) ...

Home Remedies for Earwax: When dirt accumulates in the ears, we start to experience all sorts of problems. Let's explain how ...

Earwax, medically known as cerumen, is a substance naturally produced by glands in the ear canal. It serves critical functions: Trapping dust, dirt, bacteria, bugs (really!) and other foreign ...

A: If the wax in your ear isn't causing any discomfort or problem hearing, you don't have to do anything about it. Earwax (cerumen) is made in the ear canal. It serves four main purposes: It moistens ...

The American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery Foundation issued an update on recommendations for managing earwax buildup on Jan. 3. The new recommendations were published in the ...