01/10/2026
A-Z Ear & Hearing Facts
E = Earwax ……it’s a natural & healthy part of the ear,
it’s function …….
* Provides protection to the ear drum by trapping dust, dirt, and foreign bodies.
* Helps to prevent infection due to its anti microbial agents and Ph levels.
It only becomes a problem when it doesn’t migrate out like it should, reasons for this include :
* Our age (yep, yet another thing that comes with aging !! 🤦♀️) we produce more wax as we get older. Plus our skin cells in our body become drier which includes our ear canals, so more wax sticks to drier canals.
* 🦻Hearing aids, as the wax can’t fall out whilst the aids are in the ears.
* ☹️Putting things like cotton buds, hair grips, or even keys to try and remove the wax, DON’T they just push the wax deeper down the canal.
* And some people just produce more wax than others 🤷♀️
If you think your hearing isn’t as good as it could be, it may be due to excessive ear wax 🤔
If you call 07852 286111 you can have a free consultation, and we can discuss what the issues may be.