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Earwax (cerumen) is naturally produced by glands in the outer ear canal to protect and lubricate the ear. In some people, the ear produces too much wax, or the wax becomes too hard to move out on its own, leading to a buildup that can block the canal and cause symptoms.

Common symptoms include a feeling of fullness or pressure in the ear, muffled or reduced hearing, mild ear pain or discomfort, ringing or buzzing sounds (tinnitus), and occasional dizziness. Symptoms can affect one or both ears.

Cotton swabs are generally not recommended for earwax removal. They can push wax deeper into the canal, increasing the risk of impaction, irritation, or even eardrum injury. Ear drops and gentle irrigation are safer options.

Ear drops such as carbamide peroxide or mineral oil work by softening and loosening hardened earwax. Once the wax is softened, it can drain out naturally or be flushed away with gentle warm-water irrigation.

You should seek medical evaluation if you have a history of a perforated eardrum, ear tubes, recent ear surgery, severe pain, sudden hearing loss, discharge, or fever. These situations may require in-person assessment and different treatment.

Earwax impaction rarely causes permanent hearing loss. The reduced hearing it causes is typically conductive and resolves once the blockage is cleared. Prompt treatment is important to avoid prolonged discomfort or complications.

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