11/10/2025
Earwax (cerumen) actually protects your ears — it traps dust, bacteria, and debris before they can reach your eardrum. 🧡
But too much of a good thing can cause:
🚫 Blocked or muffled hearing
⚡ Ear pain or ringing
😵 Dizziness or fullness
And here’s the important part:
👉 Never use cotton swabs or objects to “clean” your ears.
They often push wax deeper, risking impaction or even injury to the eardrum.
✅ Instead:
• Use a warm, damp cloth to clean only the outer ear
• Try ear drops or saline solution if recommended by your ENT
• Schedule a professional cleaning for safe removal
If you’re dealing with fullness, ringing, or hearing loss that doesn’t clear up, an evaluation can help — safely and comfortably.
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Dr. Darius Kohan
NYC’s leading expert in ear and hearing health 🏙️
🎯 Restoring balance, clarity, and confidence