Earwax (cerumen) protects the inside of your ears from irritation and infection. As the body makes new wax, the old earwax usually drains out of your ears naturally. Sometimes earwax can build up and ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you said that using peroxide in the ear is a bad home remedy. Would you please expand on this subject? My children grew up with me using peroxide to clean excessive ...

Hygiene is a major key to remaining healthy and happy. Using the right tools properly is a key. And some experts say Q-tips and cotton swabs aren't a good method for cleaning your ears. These items ...

While it might seem natural to reach for a Q-tip to deal with earwax, one doctor has cautioned against this practice. Earwax build-up can be uncomfortable and may impact your hearing, particularly ...

Earwax is a waxy material produced by glands inside the ear. It helps keep our ears healthy and clean; it stops the skin that ...