It's one of the most common habits, and one of the worst things you can do for your ears. Reaching for a cotton bud feels like cleaning, but it usually does the opposite. Here's why, from someone who sees the consequences every week.
Ear wax is completely normal and usually looks after itself. But when too much builds up, it can quietly affect your hearing and comfort, and the signs aren't always obvious. Here's how to recognise a wax build-up, what causes it, and when it's worth seeing a professional.
If you've got a blocked ear, you've probably come across two very different approaches: the older water-based methods, syringing and irrigation, and the newer, water-free technique of microsuction. So which is actually safer? Here's an honest, clinician's-eye comparison.
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