EARWAX isn't actually wax - it gets its name for its waxy, sticky texture. Its primary function is to protect and clear the ear. But according to one expert, the colour could be indicative of a ...

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 wax, medically known as cerumen, serves as your body’s natural cleaning and protection system for the ears. While some odor is normal, understanding when that smell signals a problem can help ...

I have been having persistent re occurrence of ear wax for some time. Kindly let me know what to do about it.Sylvester (by SMS)The persistent occurrence of ear wax is typically caused by a combination ...

My 15-year-old son’s ear wax build-up affects his hearing. I use a wax-softening product from the pharmacy to break it up. Is there anything else I can do? Ear wax can cause problems for a number of ...

People with impacted ear wax are struggling to hear for much longer than necessary due to a lack of local NHS removal services, a study has found. Researchers surveyed 500 adults who used NHS ear wax ...

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 ...

A new survey has revealed that many adults in Northern Ireland suffer in silence instead of getting ear wax removal treatment ...

There are many reasons why we have earwax but ultimately its function is to protect and clear the ear, taking trapped dirt and debris with it when it falls out. Its sticky texture prevents bacteria ...