You've probably used cotton swabs to clean your ears. Here's why ENTs say you shouldn't. (Getty Images) "Don’t put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear." It's the kind of thing you may have ...

It turns out, you shouldn’t use a cotton swab to clean out your ears. Your ears are self-cleaning machines, with very little maintenance required. One of its best defenses? Earwax. People are putting ...

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 ...

In a world where personal hygiene is given utmost importance, it's common for people to take every measure to ensure they are clean from head to toe. This often includes the ears, where the presence ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Experts say, when it comes to cleaning your ears, what "feels right" might actually be doing more harm than good. Some people are more prone to ear wax production, and some people's ...

Our bodies produce all kinds of substances, and people have different tolerance levels for them. One that can be really bothersome is earwax. But believe it or not, this substance actually serves a ...

Ear wax buildup is one of the things that could be the cause of your tinnitus. You can treat mild impactions at home, but you may need to contact a professional for severe ones. Tinnitus happens when ...

William Truswell, MD, FACS, operates his own cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery practice. Dr. Truswell was the first in his area in Western Massachusetts to have an accredited private office ...