A new study by University of Manchester audiologists has highlighted the difficulties people face with impacted ear wax. The findings are published in the British Journal of General Practice as more ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Impacted earwax is very common, and it gets even more common as you get older. The reason? Earwax becomes less pliant with age, ...

To remove impacted cerumen, instill liquid docusate (Colace) for five minutes, then wash out. —Smitha Manoj, MD, Metuchen, N.J. Colace is frequently used in pediatric ERs to remove earwax. This agent ...

Earwax, also called cerumen, is often a misunderstood substance. Most people think it needs removal, but in reality, it is an important part of the ear's defense system. This guide will discuss ...