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What causes smelly earwax — and when is it a problem?

Smelly earwax can be caused by underlying issues like earwax buildup, swimmers ear, cholesteatoma, and ear infection. Complications of these issues can be serious and in rare cases, even fatal so it's ...
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This is how you really should be cleaning your ears—no Q-tips required

Never use Q-tips or cotton swabs to clean your ears—doing so can push earwax further into your ear and cause painful ...