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3. Is earwax harmful?

In and of itself, earwax is not harmful and may be beneficial to the health of our ears. However, issues such as impaction can lead to ringing of the ears, difficulty hearing, ear pain, and dizziness. One of the leading causes of impaction is that ever-popular attempt to clean the ears with a cotton swab. This often does more damage than good, as it pushes the earwax further down the ear canal rather than removing it from the ear.

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