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Why Do My Ears Feel Wet in the Morning?

Posted on May 7, 2024, by South Bay Hearing // Posted in Earwax

Your Ears Work Hard So You Don’t Have To Many people notice that their ears feel wet in the morning from time to time (or often). If you can relate, you’ve probably wondered why it happens. Here’s the short answer:...

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How to Deal with Earwax

Posted on July 1, 2022, by South Bay Hearing // Posted in Earwax, Hearing Health

When it comes to ear cleaning, be gentle and consider leaving it to the professionals. The general consensus that we shouldn’t insert objects like cotton swabs into the ear canal is good advice, but many people disregard it because they feel they...

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Should I Clean My Ears at Home?

Posted on March 15, 2022, by South Bay Hearing // Posted in Earwax, Hearing Health

By now, many of you have probably seen or heard of videos in which various people demonstrate how to use OTC digital otoscopes and ear irrigation kits to clean your ears at home. While this can be a tempting foray...

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Three Cheers for Earwax!

Posted on March 15, 2020, by South Bay Hearing // Posted in Earwax, Hearing Health

Let’s talk earwax. From its texture to its appearance, it gets a bad name. We suspect the yellow-brown goo might be down a friend or two, so we want to give credit where credit is due. Here are five reasons...

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Earwax Dos & Don’ts. Hint: Hold the Cotton Swabs!

Posted on February 15, 2018, by South Bay Hearing // Posted in Earwax, Hearing Health

Earwax, that yellowish-brown goo, might inspire an “Ick!” or two, but managing it the right way can make a difference in your hearing health.   Here’s a primer on why you have earwax and what to do about it. Why...

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Earwax Dos & Don’ts. Hint: Hold the Cotton Swabs!

Posted on February 15, 2018, by South Bay Hearing // Posted in Earwax, Hearing Health

Earwax, that yellowish-brown goo, might inspire an “Ick!” or two, but managing it the right way can make a difference in your hearing health.   Here’s a primer on why you have earwax and what to do about it. Why...

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