Care your ear... (EAR WAX)
Earwax Earwax (ear wax) is a natural substance produced by glands in the skin of the outer ear canal. Ear wax is helpful to coat the skin of the ear canal where it acts as a temporary water repellent. The absence of ear wax may result in dry, itchy ears, and even infection. Ear wax is formed in the outer third of the ear canal. The wax acts as a helpful coating for the ear canal so removal of it is not necessary. However, in cases of blockage or excessive buildup, it may be necessary to try to remove the excessive wax. Excessive wax buildup can be caused by putting small things in your ears like a hearing aid, hair pins, headphones, Q-tips, etc. Putting these things in your ear pushes the wax further down the canal. Never stick anything in our ear, including cotton swabs. Symptoms of wax buildup . Pain,Itching,Irritation,A feeling of fullness in the ear Loss of hearing, Dizziness,Ringing in the ears (tinnitus) Reflex cough There are a...