Putting a Q-tip down your ear canal pushes wax around and down, which causes further build-up ... persistent ringing and infections caused by the trapping of bacteria or moisture behind the blockage.” ...

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"Frequent use of in-ear devices, such as headphones, can push earwax deeper into the canal, preventing its natural movement out of the ear. Skin conditions around the ear and excessive hair in the ear ...

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It turns out our bodily fluids and waxes can actually tell us a lot about our overall health. Yes, once you overcome the ‘ick’ that these juices give you, they can be very helpful. In fact ...

No unusual build-up: “Earwax should not cause a blockage or excessive buildup ... about any changes in your earwax or have one of the causes of concern about ear wax colours, you should contact your ...