Ear wax, also known as cerumen, is a natural substance the body produces to protect and lubricate the ear canal. While small amounts of ear wax are normal and beneficial, excessive ear wax buildup can cause issues such as hearing loss, ear infections, and even pain. In this blog post, we will dive deep into answering the question- what is ear wax? We have tried to structure the post so that those of you who wish for a summary can find it here, as well as those who want to know all the juicy (perhaps that is not quite the proper adjective) details.
