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2. Tips to clean your ears — and why ENTs want you to stop ...

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   Wax is normal and good for the ear. “A lot of people associate ear wax with being dirty or unclean, so there’s this kind of aggressive need to keep the ears cleaned out in some way, but we ...

3. Are Q-tips Really Dangerous? - AOL

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   Q-tip use can cause some not so pleasant side effects from eardrum perforations to wax impaction or minor injuries. Most people don't need to do anything special for ear cleaning: the ear is self ...

4. Earwax - Wikipedia

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   Untreated impacted wax can result in hearing loss, social withdrawal, poor work function, and mild paranoia. People with impacted wax may also present with perforated eardrums; this is usually induced by putting objects in the ear in an attempt to remove the wax. [5]

5. Cerumenolytic - Wikipedia

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   [1] [4] Each instillation is relatively quick (less than 5 minutes) and can be done either at home or in a clinical setting. However, like all ear wax treatments, the ear wax can reaccumulate in the ear after treatment, necessitating further treatment. [1] Cerumenolytics are not recommended in children less than 3 years-old. [1]

6. Ear drop - Wikipedia

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   The excess ear wax may also harden causing an impaction and discomfort. Healthcare providers recommend against reaching into the ears to clean it because the ear wax may be pushed even deeper into the ear canal. [6] Drops to safely break up earwax are available over-the-counter and are labeled 'otic' drops. [12]

7. Earwax Color Meanings: Wet, Dry, Orange, Brown and More

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   Earwax gets a bad rap. The unpopular substance cleans our ears, protects us from germs, and tells us a lot. Here's our guide to earwax removal, color identification, and more.