Doctors specializing in multiple areas of ear care explain how to maintain optimal ear health without overdoing it.

It's fine to clean your outer ear when earwax gets unruly, but think twice before digging into your ear with a Q-tip or ...

According to a report by Healthline, if you use Q-tips to clean your ears, you are at risk of developing a variety of ...

GP and ITV talking head Dr Amir Khan has explained why you should never use a cotton bud to clean the wax out of your ears.

Many people think Q-tips help keep ears clean, but that isn't the case. NYU otologist Erich Voigt explains the proper way to clean wax out of your ears. Follow BI Video: On Twitter More from ...

Earwax is the ear canal’s self-cleaning mechanism Dr Ganguly If you’re experiencing any of the above, book an appointment with your GP or an audiologist – don’t try earwax removal at home.

An curved arrow pointing right. NYU Otologist Erich Voigt explains the proper way to clean wax out of your ears. Many people think Q-tips can help keep ears clean, but this isn't the case.

“I would never clean my ears,” Block said. “The ears are self-cleaning. The body has a system for making wax and pushing it ...

Sticky yellow earwax. If you think you need to get rid of it to keep your ears clean, think again. Here's what the truth sounds like. Should I ever clean inside my ears with cotton swabs?

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