Earwax Buildup |
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DESCRIPTION
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The glands in your ear make wax, or cerumen (SIR-ooh-men), to protect the area between the eardrum and the outside of the ear. If you have too much wax, that passage will be blocked. Unless the blockage is removed, you risk developing an ear infection. Excess earwax can also cause damage to your eardrum.
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CAUSES
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Excess wax mixes with dust or water and collects in the ear.
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SYMPTOMS
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Possible symptoms include hearing loss, ear pain, a ringing sound, or a feeling that something is plugging your ear.
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CARE
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Your doctor can remove the excess wax with ear wash and special tools.
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