Ear Wax What Is that Stuff In My Ears?
When I was a child, I had ear wax removed regularly by suctioning. It didn’t hurt me, and I was fascinated by the sight of the ear wax coming out. A funny thing, though, happened to me after several years of this suctioning of ear wax: my ears apparently stopped producing ear wax. Too much ear wax can create a blockage that leads to temporary hearing loss. Brian Taylor, an audiologist with the hearing aid distributor Sonus, shares information on ear wax, including how to treat and remove unwanted ear wax: Ear Wax Is Normal Ear wax is normal and healthy. Everyone makes ear wax, although some people make more than others. Sweat glands inside the outer ear canal produce it. The wax oils ear canal tissues and protects the ear drum. Too Much Ear Wax? The healthy ear
