2007-03-04 03:57:48 · 4 answers · asked by ibs 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
We actually produce waxy material from much of our skin. This keeps it flexible, slightly moist and helps to protect it from infection. In the ear the material accumulates in some people, and enough can be produced to block the canal. It then needs to be removed by dissolving it or washing it out.
The majority of people produce only minimum amounts and it causes them no problems.
2007-03-04 13:36:48 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hope this helps:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earwax
2007-03-04 04:00:55 · answer #2 · answered by Tom K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It helps trap foreign particles that get into the ear, and it also has a mild antibacterial quality.
It's a natural defense mechanism by our marvelous bodies.
2007-03-04 04:01:32 · answer #3 · answered by CYP450 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To buy some budds & clean them
* It is the bussiness mate
MO
2007-03-04 04:02:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋