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Ear wax performs the function of providing some protection against water. It also carries bacteria with it out of the ear canal. So by protecting the skin in the canal from water and by carrying away bacteria, ear wax can help prevent infections of the ear canal.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 10y agoEar wax is a natural antibiotic and is also slightly acidic. It protects the outer ear from infection caused by microorganisms. Ear wax can also prevent any bacteria from being able to enter the inner ear. When it goes out of the ear canal it will carry any bacteria out of the body with it.
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∙ 16y agoEar wax doesnt fight disease. Ear wax' only purpose believe it or not is to repel bugs.
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∙ 13y agoit protects your ear from getting too much dirt and guck and your eardrums from busting.
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∙ 12y agoEarwax protects bad stuff from getting to your eardrum.
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∙ 11y agoEarwax provides a coating that reduces bacterial and fungal growth. Since the ear canals stay fairly moist, they are good habitat for organisms that cause infections.
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∙ 10y agoit prevents ear infections and damages to the ear
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Why do you form ear wax?
To protect your ears.
Forms in your outer ear to protect your middle and inner ear from dirt and infection?
wax
How does your body protect your ears?
ear wax and... something else.
Can ear wax cause ear infections?
Ear wax is secreted by the ceruminous glands of the ears. It functions to protect the ears from outside contaminants. Diseases do not spread well through ear wax, but it may be possible to catch diseases transmitted through body fluids via ear wax.
What forms in your outer ear to protect your middle and inner ear from dirt and infection?
cerumen
What use did vikings have for ear wax?
Use it for their boats to make a seal to protect it from water
How does ear wax protect bacteria?
I'm not sure, but it protects you from opposite gender interaction.
Is it better to use ear wax or ear plugs for swimming?
ear plugs, ear wax sticks
Will your ears produce more ear wax to compensate for the ear wax that has been removed?
Not necessarily. Ear wax is produced naturally as a protective coating for the ear canal, and irritation of the canal can cause increased production. When excessive ear wax has been removed, if there is no irritation the production of ear wax should return to normal.
Does earwax protect the ear from loudness?
you need to do ear wax compulsory monthly once, Because its protect your ear very clean and clear, you don't have any pains in your ear. you will consult the doctors for the ear wax removal. Because they will guide you for this problem. Am reffering one best clinic for the Ear Wax Removal in Auckland. In auckland one best clinic is running successfully which is named by CND Hearing Solutions… so, you can go this clinic for your problem.
Do candles have any special meanings in different religions?
in shikism they sybolise ear wax in shikism they sybolise ear wax in shikism they sybolise ear wax
Are there different types of ear wax?
Yes, there re different types of ear wax, dry ear wax, wet, etc.... But if your ear wax is too wet or dry, that means you are sick or not eating too well.... I hope you are OK. with my answer......
