The HSE has issued official advice on a little-known home remedy for a blocked ear that many thought was an old wives' tale.

Q. I’ve been getting lots of ear wax lately. Please tell me this has nothing to do with getting older. A. I wish I could. Ear wax problems are just one more indignity seniors have to deal ...

Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that excessive earwax can cause serious health problems in elderly seniors. What can you tell ...

Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD Ear congestion can be relieved in a few different ways, including by flushing out your ...

Earwax buildup is another possible cause of ear pressure. When wax collects, it can cause a blockage against the eardrum. If ...

However, the cause of blocked ears isn't always muscular ... But as well being a nuisance, an ear full of wax can cause pain, hearing loss, tinnitus and dizziness. And, counterintuitively ...

THOSE struggling to hear may think a cotton bud is the easiest way to shift wax build-up. But folk are being urged to stop the common hygiene practice for fear they could cause serious long-term ...

Ear wax, medically known as cerumen, serves as your body’s natural cleaning and protection system for the ears. While some odor is normal, understanding when that smell signals a problem can ...

Ear pain is a common yet often misunderstood symptom, affecting people of all ages. In Singapore, environmental factors such ...

A person may wait and see if the earwax blockage clears up by itself ... which might push the wax farther back into the ear and increase the risk of impaction Ear candling is not a safe option ...

Dogs with floppy ears, especially if they are heavy, are more likely to develop ear infections, as the ear canals are dark and are not exposed to the air. One method to improve airflow is to tie the ...