While earwax is often something people don’t think about, blockages can lead to a range of irritating symptoms, including persistent itching, earaches, and even hearing difficulties in some cases.

An audiologist has issued an urgent message, warning people to stop touching their ears as the way they're doing it could be causing more issues. Talking about earwax blockages, the ear experts ...

Last year, the RNID (Royal National Institute for Deaf People) warned that almost 10 million people in England could no longer access free NHS ear wax removal services. The hearing loss charity said ...

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An audiologist is warning people to stay clear of cotton buds - which can cost as little as 48p - to remove earwax. We've all probably used them to do just that, but if you still do, you need to stop.

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