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<human>: What are the symptoms of cerumen impaction? <bot>: The symptoms of cerumen impaction are: Pain or a feeling of fullness in your ear Feeling like your ear is plugged Partial loss of hearing, which worsens over time Ringing in your ear, known as tinnitus Itching, discharge, or a smell coming from your ear Cough...
<human>: What acts as a filter for our ears? <bot>: It even has antibacterial properties, which means your ears are self-cleaning. Earwax is like a filter for your ears, keeping out harmful things like dirt and dust, and trapping them so they don't go deep inside.,context:Some people swear by their cotton swabs, and o...
<human>: How does someone properly clean their ears? <bot>: If your problem isn't serious, but you do feel like you have too much earwax buildup, you can gently clean the outside of your ears. Just use a washcloth. You also can try putting a few drops of baby oil, mineral oil, or glycerin in your ear to soften the wax...
<human>: What should someone do when experiencing any symptoms of cerumen impaction? <bot>: The symptoms of cerumen impaction are: Pain or a feeling of fullness in your ear Feeling like your ear is plugged Partial loss of hearing, which worsens over time Ringing in your ear, known as tinnitus Itching, discharge, or a ...
<human>: What problems can occur when swabbing or sticking pointy objects inside the ear? <bot>: Swabbing or sticking pointy objects inside your ear can cause other serious problems: Infection Rupture of the eardrum Significant hearing loss Ideally, no; your ear canals shouldn't need cleaning.,context:Some people swea...
<human>: What is the only reason someone should clean out their ears? <bot>: About the only thing doctors do agree on putting anything inside your ear is a bad idea. Your ears usually do a good job cleaning themselves and don't need any extra care. The only reason you should clean them is to soften or remove earwax fr...
<human>: Should someone clean their ears? <bot>: Swabbing or sticking pointy objects inside your ear can cause other serious problems: Infection Rupture of the eardrum Significant hearing loss Ideally, no; your ear canals shouldn't need cleaning. But if too much earwax builds up and starts to cause symptoms or it keep...
<human>: How do some people clean their ears? <bot>: Maybe you're one of those that says you should never even clean your ears. Ear candles.,context:Some people swear by their cotton swabs, and others say ear candles are the way to go. Maybe you're one of those that says you should never even clean your ears. About th...
<human>: What products should never be used to clean ears? <bot>: Swabbing or sticking pointy objects inside your ear can cause other serious problems: Infection Rupture of the eardrum Significant hearing loss Ideally, no; your ear canals shouldn't need cleaning. If the problem isn't an earwax buildup, but something m...
<human>: Why do our ears make wax? <bot>: The only reason you should clean them is to soften or remove earwax from the outside of your ear canals. It's normal for your body to produce it, and it actually helps protect and lubricate your ears. If you didn't have earwax, your ears would probably be itchy and dry.,contex...
<human>: What do we know about the African plum tree for prostate conditions? <bot>: In Europe, extract from the African plum tree bark is extensively used. It's been reported to reduce symptoms associated with BPH such as having to get up frequently at night to urinate or frequent urination during the day. Use of thi...
<human>: What is an asthma diary used for? <bot>: The asthma diary is used to: Record asthma symptoms and peak expiratory flow ( PEF) readings Compare PEF readings with your asthma zones Keep track of how often you use medications for a sudden asthma attack Recording this information will help you recognize asthma att...