Three days after playing outside, a 9-year-old felt something “foreign” in his ear and kept hearing a buzzing sound. Doctors at Yale-New Haven Hospital quickly figured out why. The boy had a tick ...

Experts warn that cleaning earwax with earbuds or cotton can cause infections, push wax deeper, and damage the eardrum.

Earwax is a natural ear protector. Most people do not need to clean their ears. Inserting objects like cotton buds can push wax deeper, causing blockages and irritation. Experts advise against ...