{"id":2072,"date":"2021-01-06T15:31:12","date_gmt":"2021-01-06T22:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swient.com\/?p=2072"},"modified":"2021-01-13T15:41:43","modified_gmt":"2021-01-13T22:41:43","slug":"should-you-use-hydrogen-peroxide-to-treat-earwax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swient.com\/should-you-use-hydrogen-peroxide-to-treat-earwax\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Use Hydrogen Peroxide to Treat Earwax?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A buildup of earwax can be a painful experience that often leads to tinnitus, hearing loss or dizziness. Fortunately, there are a number of treatment options available to remove excess earwax. One popular method is the use of hydrogen peroxide. But is this safe?<\/p>\n

Understanding Earwax\"Man<\/h2>\n

Known as cerumen, earwax is a naturally occurring substance produced by the glands in the ear. Earwax protects the ear by trapping dead skin, debris and germs from entering the body and helps to keep the ear moist, which prevents the ear from becoming dry or itchy.<\/p>\n

This waxy substance is naturally self-cleaning. Earwax is produced and is moved through the ear as you move your lower jaw while eating or speaking.<\/p>\n

Excess Earwax<\/h2>\n

Too much earwax can lead to a blockage known as cerumen impaction. Approximately 12 million people in the United States visit their doctor for a problem related to earwax<\/a> with eight million requiring a procedure to remove their excess earwax.<\/p>\n

Causes of excess earwax include:<\/p>\n