by PediaBlog | Nov 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
The American Academy of Otolaryngology (ENT surgeons) has come out with guidelines in dealing with earwax (cerumen). Cotton swabs like “Q-Tips” are tempting tools to remove wax. But the guidelines are clear: Most cleaning attempts merely push the wax...
by PediaBlog | Oct 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
According to Melinda Beck at Health Journal: Some 12 million Americans visit medical professionals annually for earwax removal. Millions more have it done at spas and ear-candling parlors, which theoretically suck out earwax with a lighted candle. North Americans also...