"At home, the safest option is to use things like olive oil or sodium bicarbonate ear drops - and that's only if we are sure ...

It starts with a slight scratchiness at the back of your throat. Then, a sneeze. Then coughing, sniffling and full-on ...

Viral upper respiratory tract infections – also known as the common cold – afflict everyone, typically three times per year, ...

Ear infections can lead to intense pain and discomfort, particularly in adults. An earache is typically the primary indication of an ear infection, stemming from swelling or fluid accumulation in the ...

The ears produce wax, a natural compound that protects the ear canal. When it accumulates, you need to remove it to prevent your ears from developing hearing difficulties. When you clean the ear, it’s ...

Earwax (cerumen) protects the inside of your ears from irritation and infection. As the body makes new wax, the old earwax usually drains out of your ears naturally. Sometimes earwax can build up and ...

A GP wants to remind people not to itch or clean their ears with cotton buds. The expert also explained that ear itching could be caused by a common condition. The advice comes from Dr Stephanie Ooi, ...

An audiologist has issued an urgent message, warning people to stop touching their ears as the way they're doing it could be causing more issues. Talking about earwax blockages, the ear experts ask ...

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