Can Nasal Blockage Cause Eye Inflammation?
Wax blockage is an obstruction of the ear canal with wax (cerumen).
Alternative Names
Ear impaction; Cerumen impaction; Ear blockage; Ear wax
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The ear canal is lined with hair follicles and glands that produce a waxy oil called cerumen.
Ear wax protects the ear by trapping dust, bacteria and other microorganisms, and other foreign particles to prevent them from entering and damaging the ear. Ear wax also helps protect the delicate skin of the ear canal...
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