What is earwax?
Q: What is earwax?
A: Earwax is a sticky yellow or grey substance like wax produced by the ears.
Q: What is the purpose of earwax?
A: Earwax sticks to dust that gets in the ears to keep them clean. It also protects the skin of the ear and protects the ear from insects, water, fungi, and bacteria.
Q: Can earwax damage the eardrum?
A: No, but attempting to remove earwax may damage the eardrum.
Q: How can the ear naturally clean earwax?
A: The movement of the jaws helps to clean the earwax naturally.
Q: Does earwax have a certain color and texture?
A: Yes, earwax is a sticky yellow or grey substance like wax.
Q: Is it necessary to remove earwax?
A: No, earwax naturally gets pushed out of the ear canal and removing it may damage the ear.
Q: How does earwax protect the ear from different threats?
A: Earwax protects the ear from insects, water, fungi, and bacteria.
