Wax is the body’s natural protection of the ear canal. But too much of it can cause damage, including infections or pressure in the ear. "Wax is composed of three things: dead skin, the oil that ...

If you’re dealing with earwax buildup, it’s important to clear it as soon as possible. If not, it may eventually lead to a more serious condition like an ear infection. Microsuction earwax removal, ...

FREDERICKTOWN, MO (KFVS) - April Vance has goldenhar syndrome, a condition she was born with that only allows her to hear at a 50% rate out of one ear. Meantime, her son has tubes inside his ears. She ...

MICROSUCTION ear wax removal may sound daunting but it’s more common than you think. Ear wax is a substance made by the body to help protect against dirt and germs ...

Digging for gold. That’s what my dad used to call the act of jamming a cotton swab in the ear canal and fishing around for wax. Despite the tsk-tsking of otolaryngologists, most of whom caution ...

Seth R. Schwartz, M.D., M.P.H., otologist, neurotologist, and medical director for the Listen for Life Center at Virginia mason hospital in Seattle, reveals the right ways to treat the sticky stuff.

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 ...

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 ...

Ear candling, or ear coning, is the practice of placing a lit, cone-shaped candle into the ear. It’s a form of alternative medicine that has been practiced for thousands of years. The heat from the ...

You use Q-tips and hair pins to clean your ears. Doctors say that's dangerous.Now one product promises to get your ears squeaky clean using suction. The Wax Vac claims it's an effective and gentle ear ...