Q. I’ve been getting lots of ear wax lately. Please tell me this has nothing to do with getting older. A. I wish I could. Ear wax problems are just one more indignity seniors have to deal ...

Ear candles are marketed as an easy solution for ... A lot of people use eardrops as the first option for wax removal. These may soften or loosen the wax so it can work its way out naturally.

Not only does ear candling not remove ear wax, they say, but it can be extremely dangerous and cause burns. Instead, people should see their ENT for a professional, in-office cleaning. If your ...