Impacted ear wax can cause many uncomfortable symptoms. If you feel as though you have an ear wax blockage it can be tempting to reach for a cotton bud or other objects in an attempt to clear the ear. Unfortunately, some of these at home ear wax removal techniques (such as ear candling) may be
Having a blocked ear is not much fun. In fact, it can be quite debilitating! You can’t hear properly. Your voice feels like it’s echoing inside your head. You may even notice that your balance is bit off. If you do have a blocked ear caused by wax build up, you’re probably wondering what ear
Earwax is a healthy and normal substance. It is there to protect and lubricate the ear canal and helps to trap dust and dirt, preventing it from moving further down the ear. Whilst normal healthy ears do clean themselves, on occasion wax can build up within the ear canal leading to symptoms such as hearing
The entire Earworx team was so excited to have founder Lisa Hellwege join Aussie TV legends Kerri-Anne Kennerley, Sarah Harris, Joe Hildebrand, and Angela Bishop on Channel Ten’s Studio 10 program to discuss ear health. The segment was called, ‘What You Need to Know: Ear Health’. Who better to discuss this issue than the founder
This is a bit of a trick question, as your ears actually clean themselves. Ear wax isn’t dirty, it is a naturally occurring substance that protects your delicate ear canals and eardrums by keeping dust, dirt and other debris out and helping to prevent infection. In a healthy ear, this wax is carried out in
If you’re looking into ear wax removal products, there really is only one product you need to know about. You may have relied on home methods in the past, but these can be ineffective and on occasion, even dangerous. Candles, cotton tips, fingers and other techniques don’t remove wax. In most cases, they push the
Whilst often not painful, a blocked ear may be better described as very annoying! It can affect every aspect of your life from hearing love ones at home to talking on the phone at work. Your voice echoes inside your head and your head feels numb, you feel unbalanced, and no matter how hard you
One of the most common causes of a blocked ear is wax build up blocking the ear canal. It can be quite uncomfortable and can impact on your quality of life. Another cause of blocked ears can be from having a recent cold or upper respiratory tract infection. The ears will usually unblock after the congestion
