Earwax is often overlooked but plays a crucial role in ear health. Learn all you need to know about earwax below.
Many of us are familiar with earwax and probably don’t think much about it. But why do we have earwax in the first place? Well, earwax is beneficial for the protection of our ears and overall ear health, and that’s why our bodies naturally produce it.
Excessive earwax can be caused by skin conditions such as eczema, or by irritation of the ear canal from things like earbuds or hearing aids. The accumulation of earwax can also occur as you age, as earwax tends to become drier and harder, or due to having a narrow ear canal.
Earwax is like a built-in cleaner for your ears. It helps keep your ears safe from germs and dirt that can cause infections. Your body makes earwax naturally, and it can be yellow, orange, or brown. Usually, your body makes just enough earwax to keep your ears healthy. But sometimes the wax can get hard and cause problems like trouble hearing or feeling uncomfortable.
Untreated accumulation of earwax may result in hearing impairment, ear irritation, pain, dizziness, tinnitus, and other related complications. In most instances, impacted earwax does not pose significant danger, and its associated symptoms alleviate with proper treatment.
Dealing with stubborn earwax? It’s time to seek professional help to safely remove that build-up.
Microsuction is an easy and safe way to remove excess ear wax. It’s done by using a medical suction unit with a small tip that is inserted into the ear canal. The tip has a small opening at its end, creating a vacuum that removes any excess wax inside the ear canal.
Book an Ear Wax Removal Appointment at Express Hearing and reconnect with the world around you.
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