Your ears are surprisingly complex immunological environments. The thin skin lining your ear canals contains specialized cells that form part of your body’s first-line immune defense.

Some ear canals need professional cleaning, as they are more prone to wax build-up. Consult your doctor or audiologist to help clean your ears safely and effectively.

The most common mixture ratio is 50/50. My only concern is that overuse may dry the ear canals and cause increased itching, so I'd suggest limiting use to no more than twice a day during treatment.

Dear Dr. Gott: You heard from a reader with extreme itching of the ear canals. I, too, had this problem and tried anything to relieve it. My doctor suggested taking ...

For the past couple of months, my ear canals have been very itchy. Also, my wife was constantly cleaning earwax out of my ears. Now for some reason I no longer produce earwax, but my ears itch a lot.

DEAR DR. GOTT: You heard from a reader with extreme itching of the ear canals. I, too, had this problem and tried anything to relieve it. My doctor suggested taking ...

Symptoms of Swimmer’s Ear According to the Mayo Clinic, swimmer’s ear tends to start mild and can include the following symptoms. Ear canal itching. Slight redness in the ear.

Ear canal itching. Slight redness in the ear. Slight pain that worsens when pulling or pushing on the ear. Clear, odorless drainage from the ear.

The best way to prevent otitis externa is to keep your ears dry by wearing a bathing cap or ear plugs while swimming. Dry your ears thoroughly after both swimming and showering and do not remove ...

During the monsoon season, risk of sore throat, dryness and ear itching elevates. The rising humidity in the air, changes in ...

Swimmer’s ear often arises due to moisture that gets trapped in the curves and crannies of the ear canal. This creates the ideal environment for a bacterial infection, which is the most common ...