Many people believe that earwax is a sign of poor hygiene and should be regularly removed. However, Dr. Chris Hobbs clarifies, “Please don’t try to clean your ears! Earwax is not a sign of uncleanliness or poor self-care.” In fact, earwax, or cerumen, plays a crucial role in maintaining ear health. What Does Earwax Do? Earwax serves several important functions: Common Misconceptions…
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Understanding Ear Infections in Children Ear infections are a common concern for children and are generally categorized into two types: infections within the ear canal and those behind the eardrum (middle ear infections). Ear canal infections often result from activities like self-cleaning of earwax after swimming or showering. Middle ear infections, on the other hand, usually occur as a complication of colds…
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