Licensed audiologists explain what's really happening when earwax falls out of the ear and why it might not be the relief people think it is.

Ear wax, or cerumen, is a natural substance that helps protect and lubricate your ears. However, when it builds up excessively, it can cause discomfort, muffled hearing, and even infections. While a ...

The article from AskAnAudiologist.com reminds readers that even small symptoms, like a ball of earwax falling out of the ear, can reveal much bigger problems. Early intervention not only prevents ...

Earwax (cerumen) protects the inside of your ears from irritation and infection. As the body makes new wax, the old earwax usually drains out of your ears naturally. Sometimes earwax can build up and ...