Earwax, also known by the medical term cerumen, is a waxy substance secreted in the ear canal of humans and other mammals. Earwax can be many colors, including brown, orange, red, yellowish, and gray.

Earwax blockage — also called cerumen impaction — may result in irritation, tinnitus and hearing loss. Treatments include drops to soften the wax or manual removal at your healthcare provider’s office.

2022年8月19日 · Earwax (cerumen) serves a purpose but excessive amounts can cause problems for your ear. Learn more about earwax and common complications.

2022年7月12日 · Learn simple steps for treatment and self-care of this common problem, including earwax removal.

2021年11月29日 · Have earwax buildup? Here's what doctors do and don't recommend for removing earwax.

Earwax, or cerumen, is a waxy substance found in your ears. Glands in your ear canal produce earwax to protect structures deeper inside your ear. Earwax also keeps your ears hydrated. It keeps dirt, dust and germs that cause infections away from your eardrum, too. Your ears naturally shed old earwax and make new earwax to replace it.

2022年7月12日 · Earwax blockage occurs when earwax (cerumen) builds up in your ear or becomes too hard to wash away naturally. Earwax is a helpful and natural part of your body's defenses. It cleans, coats and protects your ear canal by …

2024年8月15日 · Excess earwax can be caused by skin conditions like eczema or when the ear canal is irritated by things like earbuds or hearing aids. The buildup of earwax may also occur as you get older when earwax is generally drier and harder, or …

2024年8月16日 · The ears are self-cleaning and produce earwax to push out dirt and debris. In this article, learn what different ear wax colors and textures indicate, as well as how to safely clean the ears.

2023年2月13日 · Your ear canal produces a waxy oil called cerumen, which is more commonly known as earwax. This wax protects the ear from dust, foreign particles, and microorganisms. It also protects ear...