Doctors specializing in multiple areas of ear care explain how to maintain optimal ear health without overdoing it.

In some cases it collects on the outer ear or sticks to your earbuds. While it’s OK to clean the outer ear, you should avoid using Q-tips as a cleaning device. Most healthcare professionals ...

The term was originally used by R.M. Schafer in his book Ear Cleaning (Toronto, BMI Canada, 1967) to contrast with the traditional practice of ear training in music education which concentrates on the ...

Dirt and sweat can find its way through headphone mesh. Use a soft-bristled brush to gently sweep off debris. If there is ...

Medicare doesn’t cover routine ear cleanings. However, Medicare will cover cleaning if you have a serious earwax buildup that’s causing you pain or trouble hearing. You might be able to get ...

Sticky yellow earwax. If you think you need to get rid of it to keep your ears clean, think again. Here's what the truth sounds like. Should I ever clean inside my ears with cotton swabs?

Left untreated, some conditions that cause ear pain can lead to hearing loss. But effective treatment can usually relieve ...

Many of us reach for a cotton swab (commonly known as an earbud) to clean our ears, believing it's the best way to remove earwax. However, what appears to be a harmless habit can actually put your ...

Cotton buds are widely available in every home for cleaning ears, but many people are shocked to discover that they might have a major impact on their hearing. Cotton buds could give off a fleeting ...