What is ear wax, and where does it come from? YUK!!!?!


Question: ear wax (aka cerumen) is a lubricant for you ear. It is very important, if you didnt have it the inside of your ear would be constantly itchy and you could get infections. It travels through your ear and falls out gradually, so slowly you dont even notice. DONT USE Q-TIPS! You can risk puncturing your tympanic membrane (ear drum) and cause hearing loss.


Answers: ear wax (aka cerumen) is a lubricant for you ear. It is very important, if you didnt have it the inside of your ear would be constantly itchy and you could get infections. It travels through your ear and falls out gradually, so slowly you dont even notice. DONT USE Q-TIPS! You can risk puncturing your tympanic membrane (ear drum) and cause hearing loss.

the ear canal produces it in order to self clean the ear. It also prevents things from going into the ear. Remember nothing smaller than your elbow in your ear.

the ear canal produces it in order to self clean the ear. It also prevents things from going into the ear. Remember nothing smaller than your elbow in your ear.

It's from the Cerumenous Glands found inside Your ears. Earwax is a substance that traps the dirt in your ear and helps prevent infections.





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