Ear health and hearing protection
Earwax, everyday ear problems, and protecting your hearing at work, at concerts and at home.
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Ear health
Earwax buildup: safe removal and when to see a clinician
Earwax usually clears on its own. What the AAO-HNS guideline says about safe home care, why swabs and ear candles are out, and when to see a clinician.
6 min readReadEar health
Protecting your hearing at concerts, work and home
How loud is too loud, how long you can safely listen, which earplugs actually protect you, and WHO's headphone advice, with sound levels for everyday noise.
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