Cleaning earwax build-up may look like a simple task, but needs to be performed with great care to avoid risk of injury. Dr ...

Experts warn undiluted essential oils used for ear cleaning may irritate the ear canal and disrupt the ear’s natural wax clearance process.

You might think hearing loss only affects your ears, but research shows something far more significant happens inside your ...

Sarah had been turning up the television volume for months. Her family mentioned it occasionally, but she brushed it off. The real wake-up call came during her granddaughter's school play, ...

Earwax (cerumen) is something most people worry about, but it’s actually a natural, protective part of your ear’s cleaning system. Your ears aren’t meant to be spotless; wax helps trap dust, dirt, ...

Using Q-tips to clean the inside of your ear canal can lead to wax impaction, irritation, and even damage to the eardrum.

LONDON, UK, February 2026 - A growing number of Londoners are being turned away from NHS ear wax removal services, forcing millions to seek private treatment or resort to dangerous self-management ...

Got a build-up of earwax or a blocked ear? Get advice on safe home, NHS and private earwax treatment options and the products to steer clear from Joanna PearlHead of investigative research ...

Audiologists are drawing attention to how smelly earwax, even without pain, can signal bacterial buildup or early infection, increasing awareness around preventive ear care and timely hearing ...

A registered ear care nurse has warned of the dangers of unregulated earwax removal services, saying patients are being put at risk as unqualified private providers step in to fill gaps left by NHS ...

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder that affects the skin. Ear psoriasis can cause red, dry patches in the ear. Psoriasis in the ears may lead to temporary hearing loss. When psoriasis plaques—red, ...