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2. Tips to clean your ears — and why ENTs want you to ... - AOL

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   Wax is normal and good for the ear. “A lot of people associate ear wax with being dirty or unclean, so there’s this kind of aggressive need to keep the ears cleaned out in some way, but we ...

3. Earwax - Wikipedia

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   Earwax protects the skin of the human ear canal, assists in cleaning and lubrication, and provides protection against bacteria, fungi, particulate matter, and water. [1] Major components of earwax include cerumen, produced by a type of modified sweat gland, and sebum, an oily substance. Both components are made by glands located in the outer [2 ...

4. Cotton swab - Wikipedia

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   A 2004 study found that the "use of a cotton-tip applicator to clean the ear seems to be the leading cause of otitis externa in children and should be avoided." [18] Instead, wiping wax away from the ear with a washcloth after a shower almost completely cleans the outer one-third of the ear canal, where earwax is made. [19]

5. Your AirPods are filthy — this $8 cleaning kit can help ...

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   Say goodbye to grimy, gunked up earbuds with this easy-to-use cleaning kit. (Photo: Amazon) "I’m surprised how well this works," reported one five-star fan .

6. Earplug - Wikipedia

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   See also: Plug (jewellery) Pre-molded earplugs (left), formable earplugs (center), and roll-down foam earplugs (right) An earplug is a device that is inserted in the ear canal to protect the user's ears from loud noises, intrusion of water, foreign bodies, dust or excessive wind. Since they reduce the sound volume, earplugs may prevent hearing ...

7. Headphones - Wikipedia

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   Headphones are also known as earphones[1] or, colloquially, cans. [2] Circumaural (around the ear) and supra-aural (over the ear) headphones use a band over the top of the head to hold the drivers in place. Another type, known as earbuds or earpieces, [1] consists of individual units that plug into the user's ear canal.