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Ear wax, also known as Cerumen, is a natural yellow-orange coloured oil produced from hair linings and glands that are located in the ear canal. It will usually make its way through the outer ear canal to the opening of the ear. Once it reaches the entrance, it will either fall out naturally or it is removed when you wash.

Ear wax plays a huge part in protecting the ear:

• It traps and prevents bacteria, dust, dirt and other fine foreign objects that enter the ear wax so they cannot travel any further.
• Protects the skin of the ear canal from getting aggravated if water enters. The skin is extremely delicate and so the wax acts as a moisturising agent preventing dry, itchy & irritated ears.

Even though it is important for our ears to store wax, too much wax can cause a problem. In some cases, the glands over-produce wax so it cannot be easily removed from the ear naturally, resulting in impacted hardened wax. This causes a blockage and often can be extremely painful, even leading to temporary hearing loss. 

Before any treatment is decided, a thorough examination of your ears will be completed to decide which treatment is best suited and safe to use.