Ear Wax And What To Do About It

Accumulations of ear wax (or cerumen, pronounced “se-roo-men") is a common occurrence in normal ear canals, especially those of adult males. Left un-attended an excessive accumulation of cerumen can interfere with hearing by blocking the ability of sound to reach the eardrum. 

A common mistake in dealing with ear wax is to self-treat using Q-tips. If the accumulation is significant, Q-tips can actually push the accumulation deeper into the ear canal, perhaps causing an even bigger problem. 

If you or a loved one thinks they may have an ear wax problem, contact your local audiologist. Audiologists can examine your ear, determine if excessive wax is present, and can remove the wax either with instruments or solutions. Once excessive wax has been removed, your audiologist can provide you with tips and techniques for keeping your ear-wax accumulation to a minimum. 

AuDNet, Inc. is a nationwide network of independent audiology providers. All AuDNet audiologists have earned advanced university degrees in audiology, and are fully trained to interpret case histories, carefully test and evaluate all aspects of the auditory system, advise physicians on hearing loss and balance etiologies, and treat hearing loss and balance conditions that are not amenable to medical or surgical intervention. 

The first consideration in seeking hearing care is the expertise and skill of the care giver. Through the AuDNet network of audiology providers, patients have an easy and effective way of insuring that they are receiving hearing care and treatment from qualified and highly trained audiologists.