Ear wax forms in the ear canals and it is there for a very good reason. Ear wax is there to help keep the ears safe and clean. It traps dust and dirt and then forces it back out of the ear to prevent detritus from getting deeper into the ear and causing damage or infection. Whenever you move your jaw, such as during eating and talking, this then causes the ear canal to slightly move which shifts the wax further along to push it out.
However, some things can be problematic for earwax – sticking this into the ears such as cotton buds, as well as wearing earplugs and ear buds. These things all push the wax deeper into the ear which then causes it to become more compacted and then it will not be able to move out like it should do.
Another thing that can cause ear wax to block the ear canal is having an ear infection – this can often cause more wax to be produced as well as extra mucous being produced in the nose and throat in the case of a cold. Sometimes this resolves on its own but you may need antibiotics if it doesn’t.
Some people are simply more prone to compacted earwax. It might be that their bodies produce too much, or they might have thinner than normal ear canals.
Whatever the cause, it is important that you don’t try to poke anything into your ear to clear the wax yourself – always go to a professional like this ear wax removal Swindon based company www.earwax.co.uk/ear-wax-removal-near-me/swindon if you think that you have a blockage of ear wax that needs removing.
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