From minor irritations to noticeable changes in your hearing, understanding how to care for your ears is the first step toward lifelong hearing health. Explore our guides below to learn more about:
- Common symptoms or conditions
- Safe remedies
- When it’s time to seek professional hearing care (and the best way to do so!)
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Ear Cleaning, Wax & Blockages
Ear wax is a helpful and natural substance that lubricates the ear canal and collects debris. However, excessive ear wax buildup or impaction can lead to hearing and health issues.
Where to Get Ear Wax Removal
Yes, if you’re using them to remove earwax! Putting cotton swabs into your ears, even if you’re being careful, can damage your ear canal's delicate lining!
More Ear Wax Removal Techniques to Avoid
Proper ear hygiene is highly misunderstood. Here are a few ear wax removal techniques we do not recommend:
- Our professionals recommend avoiding dangerous internet trends like ear candles entirely and encouraging your friends and family to do the same.
- While some people use drops of hydrogen peroxide in ears to soften mild buildup, professional ear wax removal is always safer.
Help, I Have Water Stuck in My Ear
If you have water stuck in your ear canal after swimming or showering, you want to take the time to dry it out safely. This is critical to preventing infections like swimmer's ear.
Common Irritations, Allergies, Sensitivities
Why Are My Ears Red and Hot?
While hot ears can be harmless or temporary, they could also point toward an underlying medical condition or lifestyle issue, particularly if other symptoms accompany it.
During certain times of the year, constantly itchy ears can be a source of ongoing frustration. Read our guide to see what could be contributing to your discomfort.
Pimple in Your Ear Canal?
If you’re experiencing ongoing ear eczema, get a deeper understanding of:
- What causes it
- Eczema vs. psoriasis
- Treatments and prevention tips to integrate into your life.
Environmental Changes
Can Weather Impact Your Hearing Health?
Getting ready to take a trip? Flying with hearing aids is perfectly safe. Learn how to prepare ahead, including how to best navigate TSA and where to pack what accessories so you can have the smoothest, most comfortable travel experience possible.
Hearing Conditions
Cocktail Party Effects
How well do you follow conversations in noisy environments or gatherings?
This article delves into:
- What selective hearing is
- Selective hearing vs. hearing loss
- Tips for improving your selective hearing
- When to involve a hearing health care professional
If you frequently notice a crackling noise in your ear when you swallow or yawn, you may be dealing with earwax buildup, TMJ, or Eustachian tube dysfunction. Read more potential causes and what to do about them!
Hearing Loss From Lyme Disease
Each year, there are approximately 300,000 new cases of Lyme disease in the United States. Understand the connection between this disease and your hearing health, including ways to protect yourself going forward!
Foreign Objects in Your Ears
In rarer, more stressful situations, you might experience a foreign object entering the ear.
Our guide goes through how to safely remove a bug from your ear without causing damage.
Address Ongoing Hearing Problems
Hearing health is deeply connected to your overall well-being. Whether you need professional earwax removal, are dealing with a lingering crackling noise, or suspect it's time for your first baseline hearing evaluation, Amplifon’s hearing health care professionals are here to help.
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