1. What Is Earwax?
Earwax is a curious thing. Why do we have
it? Do we need it? What’s its purpose? You
may have wondered these things or if you
haven’t, most any 9 year-old boy certainly
has. Earwax is medically referred to as
cerumen. It is produced by glands in the
outer ear canal and its purpose is to trap dust and other small
particles to keep them from travelling toward the eardrum and
potentially causing irritation or damage. Normally, the wax dries
up and falls out of the ear on its own, along with any trapped
dust or debris. If it doesn’t, it can gradually build up over time
and become impacted in the ear canal. It may then need to be
removed by an audiologist or ear specialist.
Earwax impaction is a common problem. It can happen slowly
over time with a sudden onset of symptoms that include
decreased hearing, dizziness, and pain in the ear and/or tinnitus
(ringing in the ear). Over-the-counter “home remedies” are an
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2. easy solution. If these solutions are not helpful, seeing an
Audiologist or ear specialist is the next best step.
If you’re concerned about wax impaction, call our office. We’d be
glad to help.
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