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Wax impaction

Wax impaction is a buildup of earwax that may block the ear opening or interfere with hearing.

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Do babies need ear cleaning

Do babies need ear cleaning

Why earwax is usually not a problem Earwax is part of normal ear physiology, not dirt. It is produced by glands in the ear canal and serves as a barrier against moisture, dust, and microorganisms. In babies, as in older children and adults, the ear canal has a natural outward migration of skin cells and […]