God put earwax in our ears for a reason. Earwax, or cerumen, is there to protect us by lubricating our ear canals and blocking dirt, bacteria, fungus and tiny insects from entering. However, there can be problems when there is too much earwax buildup and it becomes hard. These include difficulty in hearing, dizziness, vertigo, […]
Tag Archives: Earwax
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Apr
Apr
The tiny earwig, Otodectes cynotis, is pale and – drawn by IPM North Carolina – measures only between 0.3 mm (male) and 0.5 mm (female). No larvae larger than 0.2 mm. Cats are more frequently infested with ear mites than dogs. Now what? What are the infestations of ear mites? When examining cat ear mites […]
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Mar
Mar
People all over the world are doing one-to-one ear treatments in hopes of removing earwax and toxins from building up in the ears. Is this system really effective, or is it a huge hoax that has been around for centuries? While some have never heard of its use, ear candling is nothing but new. Until […]
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Jan
Jan
Particularly during the spring months, when it’s warm enough for ear wax to flow, but cool enough it gets congealed in your ear, knowing how to safely remove ear wax is important. It’s not the most pleasant topic to talk about, but removing ear wax can help you hear better, and help keep your ears […]
Do you remember as a child being told never to put anything in your ears smaller than your elbow? I used to wonder how anyone could put their elbow in their ears. Mine wouldn’t fit. Earwax is a natural substance called cerumen that protects the tissues and structures of your ear canal. This waxy substance […]
Have you ever yawned and one or both of your ears clogged up? Or, have you blown your nose with a tissue, and suddenly you couldn’t hear well out of your left or right ear? It’s not always the problem, but it could mean you have an accumulation of earwax. The best way to determine […]
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Mar
Mar
Starting my time as a rough guy. The first summer cold. Then the bear’s ears were so closed that he could hardly hear. I followed my advice – read “Tips for overcoming the cold” – to get him back on his feet. After the virus left the cold, the hearing in the left ear was […]
When proud parents bring their babies home, they marvel at those tiny smiles and play with those twinkling toes. They can see Grandma’s eyes, Grandpas toes and Uncle Charlie’s dimples, but there is harm in thinking that babies are just like pint sized versions of adults. Babies are as fragile as they are beautiful and […]
At each and every one of my children’s pediatrician appointments, the doctor always says “there is definitely a lot of wax in there”. If the children feel right, the doctor will usually just comment and then move on. But, as often happens, we are in the office for a suspected ear infection and the doctor […]
There are many potential causes of an earache. Most of these causes are related to either an infection or some sort of trauma. Ear infections in children occur so frequently that they are the most common reason that a child will be taken to see a doctor. Despite the frequency in children, earaches are common […]
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