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Ear wax is produced by glands in the outer ear canal to trap dust and other foreign particles from entering the ear. Its main purpose is to help protect the ear drum and the other sensitive parts of the ear from damage by outside particles.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoEar wax can cause hearing loss, pain, and cough. So if you don't clean your ear often, you will have this symptoms. Plus not cleaning your ear is really nasty, and you don't want anyone to see you with dirty ears.
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∙ 11y agoOne reason could be just the normal old reason that anyplace on your body that doesn't get washed regularly and thoroughly doesn't smell good. And the insides of your ears don't get washed often... and almost never thoroughly, since they are hard to get inside. And that is okay... best to stay safe rather than sticking things in your ears. But that could be one reason.
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∙ 11y agoTo protect your body - ear wax protects the skin inside the ears and flushes out anything that might get into the ears and damage your hearing -- "boogers" or mucus in the nose does the same thing.
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∙ 13y agoit protect your ears from the boogie man
it protects them from dust that flys in
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∙ 12y agoprotection from bugs and dirt and dust
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Is it better to have dirty or clean ears?
Clean ears. The wax you see is build up from the wax inside your ear cleaning out the dirt.
What is the brown wax in dogs ears?
A build up of ear wax. You should carefully remove it with a Q-tip dipped in EpiOtic (available at the Vet's office) or a dog ear cleaner from the pet store. Failure to keep your dog's ears clean and free from excess wax could lead to ear infections.
Why do your ears clog up?
The ears might be infected or there might be ear mites involved. The vet would know for sure. Sometimes if your ears get warm this loosens any wax in your ears. Some people have more of a build up of wax than others so see your doctor and let them clean your ears properly.
Can clogged Eustachian tubes cause ringing in the ears?
The build up of ear wax causes pressure to the inner ear thus causing tinnitus.
Why do you form ear wax?
To protect your ears.
Can ear wax cause ear infections?
Ear wax is secreted by the ceruminous glands of the ears. It functions to protect the ears from outside contaminants. Diseases do not spread well through ear wax, but it may be possible to catch diseases transmitted through body fluids via ear wax.
What is the waxy stuff build up in your ear?
Ear wax
How does your body protect your ears?
ear wax and... something else.
Why cant you hear when you have lots of wax in your ears?
because all of the wax has built up in your ear so the wax is acting like a shield in your ear to stop you from hearing.
Will your ears produce more ear wax to compensate for the ear wax that has been removed?
Not necessarily. Ear wax is produced naturally as a protective coating for the ear canal, and irritation of the canal can cause increased production. When excessive ear wax has been removed, if there is no irritation the production of ear wax should return to normal.
How do you get rid of ear wax without touching your ear or using a Q-tip?
You are correct to not want to use a Q-tip or your finger to try to remove ear wax build up other than on the outside parts of your ear. If you put things inside your ear, you can compact the wax and make it even harder to remove or push it against your ear drum which can cause damage to hearing. Q-tips can leave fibers in your ear that will make the wax also harder to remove. To properly remove wax build up from inside your ear, there are drops that you can put in your ear that help to soften and allow the wax to be irrigated to be removed. These kits are available at pharmacies, follow the directions on the package very carefully. If use of these does not remedy the problem, you may need to see a doctor for a professional ear irrigation.Do not "over clean" your ear canals. The wax is there for a purpose, and if you remove the normal amounts too frequently, you can leave yourself prone to ear infections. If the wax is not compacted and needing drops to clean it from your ears, clean only your external ears and let your body do the rest in its normal processes that keep your ears healthy.
Do earwigs eat ear wax?
yes they do, so watch your ears!
