Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Impacted earwax is very common, and it gets even more common as you get older. The reason? Earwax becomes less pliant with age, ...

Earwax, also called cerumen, is often a misunderstood substance. Most people think it needs removal, but in reality, it is an important part of the ear’s defense system. This guide will discuss ...

To remove impacted cerumen, instill liquid docusate (Colace) for five minutes, then wash out. —Smitha Manoj, MD, Metuchen, N.J. Colace is frequently used in pediatric ERs to remove earwax. This agent ...