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, ...
All parents and caregivers want their babies to be clean and healthy. One of the ways we often try and help babies is by cleaning their ears. However before you go sticking a Q-tip or anything else in your child’s ear there are some things that you should know. First of all, what exactly is ...
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 topics to talk about, but removing ear wax can help you hear better, and help keep your eyes ...
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 ...
The season is starting out rough for my guy. First, he got a summer cold. Then, his ears became so plugged that he could barely hear. I followed my own advice- read”Tips for Getting Over a Cold”- to help get him back on his feet. After the cold virus left, hearing was pretty much restored ...
Most people already know that household hydrogen peroxide is superlative at cleaning minor scrapes. What they may not know is that it can be used for other things around the house as well. Here are a few additional uses for hydrogen peroxide that you may have never thought of: Ear Wax Removal When I was ...
Do people often have to repeat sentences when they’re talking to you? Are you experiencing occasional dizziness and a sense of fullness in one or both ears? These can all be signs of impacted ear wax, a relatively common problem that becomes more pronounced with age. The hearing loss associated with impacted ear wax can ...
Unfortunately there is no cure or magic pill that will help the people who suffer from tinnitus to no longer hear the noises in their head. The good news is tinnitus is receiving more attention and new research is currently taking place. While scientists continue to search for the cure, tinnitus sufferers may find comfort ...
