Audiologists Explain How to Treat Smelly Ear Wax and What It May Signal

Audiologists are drawing attention to how smelly earwax, even without pain, can signal bacterial buildup or early infection, increasing ...
The Atlantic

You Can See Inside Your Ear. That Doesn’t Mean You Should.

The ear is a marvelous, humble organ. It powers our hearing and also our balance, keeping us upright and connected to the world around us. In return, ear doctors tend to ask that we follow one very ...
Yahoo

The Safest Way to Remove Earwax, According to Doctors

YOU MIGHT HAVE an earache. Things may sound muffled, or your ear might feel full. These are signs you could have earwax buildup. Earwax usually isn’t something to worry about. A certain amount of wax ...
Rolling Out

What causes smelly ear wax? Doctor reveals warning signs

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 ...
Healthline

Using Hydrogen Peroxide to Remove Earwax

Ear drops with hydrogen peroxide may be a safe, cost-effective, and easy-to-use treatment to help remove earwax buildup at home. Hydrogen peroxide is a common ingredient in liquid ear drops, known as ...
Consumer Reports

Sorry, but Experts Say You Should Not Be Using Earwax Removal Kits

Ah, TikTok, home of makeup tutorials, lip-syncing tunes, cute animal content and—earwax removal videos? Yes, it’s true: That goopy amber stuff on your For You page is coming out of someone’s ear canal ...
Business Insider

Here's how to tell if you have a normal amount of earwax — or if there could be a problem

Earwax — or cerumen, as it’s officially called — serves an important purpose. It helps keep your ear canal safe and protected. Earwax probably isn’t something that you spend a lot of time thinking ...
The New York Times

What’s the Best Way to Clean Your Ears?

Cotton swabs may feel the most satisfying, but there are safer and more effective alternatives. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Caroline Hopkins Q: I know I’m not supposed ...
Business Insider

3 ways to safely remove ear wax at home without a Q-tip

Try removing ear wax at home with ear drops, or with natural remedies like oils and baking soda. Never pick out ear wax with certain objects, including Q-Tips, because it can impact your ear wax. If ...
Time

You Asked: Should I Use Q-tips to Clean My Ears?

It says right there on the packaging: “Do not insert swab into ear canal.” Speak with an ear-nose-and-throat doctor, and you’ll hear the same thing. “We always say, ‘Never put anything smaller than ...
WebMD

How to Clean Your Ears

There are different ideas about how to clean your ears. Doctors generally agree that putting anything inside your ear is a bad idea. Your ears usually do a good job cleaning themselves and don’t need ...