Wipe with a damp washcloth: This is the safest and best method of all. You can't really get inside your ear canal with your finger, and gently rubbing around the outside of it with a damp cloth is ...

Cotton buds have become a household staple, often used to “clean” ears. For many, ear cleaning with buds is part of a daily hygiene ritual. But specialists caution that this habit may be doing more ...

Groundbreaking ear reconstruction surgery to be performed on teen at Joburg hospital Dr Mogau Lamola, head of the ear, nose and throat department at Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital (Second from ...

Maintaining ear health involves understanding safe cleaning practices and avoiding harmful methods. Earwax protects the ears, but buildup can cause impaction, leading to discomfort and hearing issues.

The glands inside the ear canal produce cerumen, which serves as earwax to protect and preserve ear health. A natural protective layer protects the sensitive eardrum from dust particles and bacteria, ...

Dr Shruti Bansal, consultant, paediatric ENT at Narayana Health SRCC Children’s Hospital, Mumbai, told HT Lifestyle that ear infections are very common among children during the monsoon. She noted, ...