You may also gently shake your head from side to side while doing this. "This can often move the cartilage of the ear canal, making it straighter to encourage the water roll out," said Dr ...

Earwax is a waxy substance secreted in the ear canal. It is a natural cleanser with antifungal and antibacterial properties that help protect the ears. However, too much earwax can cause problems.

But those bravely breaking the waves may not realise they could actually be putting themselves at risk of hearing loss due to external auditory canal exostosis – better known as surfer’s ear.

We all develop earwax from time to time in our ears. Earwax protects and lubricates the ear canal, but sometimes the buildup needs to be cleaned. In some cases it collects on the outer ear or ...

It helps keep our ears healthy and clean; it stops the skin that lines our ear canal from drying and cracking and protects the ear by trapping dirt and repelling water so it helps to prevent ...

They deliver sound to your ears without blocking your ear canal, allowing you to still hear the world around you. They're ideal for commuting on foot or by bike, or exercising in urban ...

The tragus is the inner piece of cartilage, sort of triangle-shaped, that sits over the ear canal directly above your lobe. This popular piercing can look great with studs, hoops and in ...

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