Ear mites are a type of mite that lives in the ear canal and feeds off skin oils and ear wax. They’re commonly found in animals. However, they may jump from pets onto humans and bite them. Share on ...

A medical professional can complete the cleaning in one or two sessions, manually clearing the ear canal, or using warm water ...

You probably don’t think much about your ear wax, unless you see it collecting on a pair of earbuds or earplugs. That buildup might look offputting, but it’s actually a boon to your health. But what ...

You've probably used cotton swabs to clean your ears. Here's why ENTs say you shouldn't. (Getty Images) "Don’t put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear." It's the kind of thing you may have ...

The NHS must recommence removing ear wax if people are to avoid damaging their ears, warns deaf and hearing loss charity. Every year 2.3 million people in the UK require their ear wax to be removed by ...