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The ear canal naturally produces a waxy substance known as cerumen, commonly referred to as ear wax. This wax serves as a protective barrier for the ear, keeping out dust, bacteria, and other foreign particles.
The ear has a built-in self-cleaning mechanism, where the skin in the ear canal grows from the inside out. Jaw movements, like chewing, assist in moving the older ear wax toward the outer ear, where it naturally flakes off.
When earwax accumulates in excess, it can block the ear canal, causing what is known as impacted earwax. This indicates a disruption in the natural cleaning process.
