All of that time you spend digging earwax out of your ear isn’t just a waste of time, but can be damaging your health. Earwax is a self-cleaning substance that protects our ears from infection and debris. Our expert this week explains the wax’s various roles and when to know when you truly need a cleaning.
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- Dr. Andrew Tagg, pediatric emergency physician, associate professor, University of Melbourne, co-founder, Don’t Forget The Bubbles
A glob of hard earwax can push against the eardrum and cause pain, dizziness, and muffled hearing. Additionally, impacted earwax can also be the cause behind a chronic cough.
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