All have earwax in their ears. The medical term for earwax is cerumen.
Earwax is a naturally occurring substance in the outer ear
Earwax includes oil, sweat, dirt and dead skin cells.
Some people make more earwax, and for some it becomes harder and drier.
Earwax may increase because of stress and exercise.
You will not believe that earwax is actually useful for good health.
I will tell you the points now.
Earwax is a natural barrier.
It prevents dirt and bacteria from entering the innermost parts of your ears.
Dirt and bacteria get caught in the earwaz and the inner ear get protected.
There are a lot of microscopic dust particles which we can't see with naked eys.
Earwax is sticky so it collects microscopic dirt particles that enter the ears.
If earwax is not there, the inner ear would be at risk.
Earwax is a natural moisturizer.
It gives a protective coating for your ear canal.
Without earwax, the outer ear will become dry, itchy and flaky and it may cause ear infection.
Earwax has its own smell which is beneficial.
The smell of earwax keeps insects away
and if accidentally any insect enters the ear, the stickiness traps it.
I will tell you how to safely clean your ears.
Experts strongly discourage twirling cotton-tipped swabs in the ears.
I will tell you why.
Earwax is produced within the ear canal and naturally migrates from deeper inside to outside.
The ear is self-cleaning.
Inserting a cotton tipped swab or anything else like keys into the ear can damage the ear canal or eardrum.
Or it can push earwax farther into the canal, making it harder to remove.
This may cause a feeling of pressure in the ear,
diminished hearing and painful ear infections.
Lot of poeple do ear candling to remove wax.
Do not try ear candling as it has no scientific proven benefits.
Ear candling can cause burns, wax blockage, punctured eardrums and serious injury.
Wash your ears using a warm, soapy cloth. Do not go deep inside the ear just clean from the outside.
Letting warm water from your daily shower run into your ears is enough.
If you wear hearing aids, make sure you clean them properly.
If you are above 60,
have your hearing evaluated periodically by a hearing healthcare professional.
See a doctor immediately if you experience pain and it does not go even after using home remedies.
or if you experience sudden hearing loss or bleeding immediately see a doctor.