What Causes Excess Ear Wax?
ear image by Connfetti from Fotolia.com jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.co.uk/images/a05/ss/ft/causes-excess-ear-wax_-1.1-800X800.jpg’); }); Excess earwax can lead to temporary hearing loss. Earwax, which is also referred to as cerumen, is a naturally occurring substance but can look unsightly or cause itching, tinnitus or temporary hearing loss when it accumulates to excessive amounts. Fortunately, most of the causes of excessive earwax result from personal behaviors or ear disorders that are preventable or treatable with lifestyle changes and medical care. Improper Cleaning Improper or too frequent cleaning of the ear canal can lead to excessive earwax or earwax blockages. Using a cotton swab to clean the ears can push earwax further back into the canal, leading to even more earwax in the canal, which can become impacted. Using other devices, such as a bobby pin, rolled up tissue or paper or an ear candle to c
