Why ear candling is a dangerous, ineffective way to remove ear wax — and safer ways to do it

Ear candling is a practice meant to remove earwax but puts you at risk for burns, ear infections, and event temporary hearing ...

3 ways to safely remove ear wax at home without a Q-tip

Try removing ear wax at home with ear drops, oil, or a baking soda solution. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to use each one.
KCBD

Candles For Ear Wax Removal

If you're having trouble hearing - it may not be a serious problem - you might just have a build up of wax. One solution might be ear candles. Ear candles or ear cones have been used in some form or ...
Los Angeles Times

Another FDA warning, this time about ear candles. Ear candles?

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Here’s a really stupid idea: ear candles, fabric tubes soaked in beeswax ...
Wall Street Journal

FDA: That Wax in Your Ear Shouldn't Be a Burning Candle

We end the day with this warning from the FDA: Consumers should "steer clear of ear candles -- hollow cones that are about 10 inches long and made from a fabric tube soaked in beeswax, paraffin, or a ...
WebMD

What Is an Ear Saline Solution?

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 ...