Ear wax in itself is not necessarily detrimental to your ears or your hearing ability. Rather, the presence of earwax is considered healthy for our ears, since it acts as a cleaning agent for the ear canal.
You therefore don’t need to clean your ears deep inside the ear canal, but rather only if the wax becomes visible from the outside. Make sure you have a soft, damp cloth and easily wipe away any excess wax visible at the entrance of the ear canal. Avoid using cotton buds, as this may push wax deeper into the ear canal and lead to impacted wax.
If you notice a decline in hearing, make an appointment for a hearing evaluation. Ear wax as a possible cause of reduced hearing can easily be confirmed during your evaluation.
About Strauss Audiology
Strauss Audiology is a professional audiology business in the northern suburbs of Cape Town, offering expert, effective hearing advice that is tailored to clients’ unique hearing needs. We conduct hearing evaluations, hearing tests and vertigo assessments, and provide a range of solutions to improve and protect clients’ hearing. This includes providing hearing aids to Cape Town clients. With 16 years of experience, and with the qualifications and certifications to deliver leading hearing care, you can trust us to take care of your hearing needs.
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