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Clearer Ears Clinic in Milton Keynes has 10 very interesting ear wax facts that are good for us to know.
Information provided by Clear Ears Clinic
1) Earwax can be all different colours ranging from brown, orange, red, yellow, or grey.
2) Earwax comes in different forms, wet and dry. The type of earwax each person has is dependent on genetics, which helps anthropologists track the migration of different cultures.
3) Earwax is naturally expelled from the ear canal due to a self-cleaning mechanism assisted by movements of the mouth and jaw.
4) Earwax is not actually wax. It consists of dead skin cells and secretions from the ceruminous and sebaceous glands located in the ear canals.
5) The organic composition of earwax consists of fatty acids, squalene, alcohol, and cholesterol mixed with dead skin cells.
6) Earwax is naturally microbial and prevents the start of bacterial infections.
7) Earwax is a natural bug repellent, keeping bugs away from wanting to go into the ear canals.
8) Earwax helps keeps the ear canals clean. Dirt, dead skin cells and bacteria get stuck in earwax. As the earwax moves out of the ear canal, so does all the collected dirt and debris.
9) Earwax acts as a natural lubricant. The smooth texture keeps our ears lubricated to prevent itchiness and dryness.
10) Earwax can cause hearing loss when a build-up occurs. It can also cause symptoms such as dizziness, fullness, earaches, and tinnitus. It's important if you experience any of these symptoms you should seek an ear clinic immediately.
Clearer Ears are based in Linford Wood and more information about their clinic can be found on their website here.
*WARNING - Video contains a real ear extraction. View at your discretion.
