A certain amount of wax is actually good for your ear, says Mohamed Elrakhawy, M.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Rush University Medica ...

Wax is the body’s natural protection of the ear canal. But too much of it can cause damage, including infections or pressure in the ear. "Wax is composed of three things: dead skin, the oil that ...