2007-11-08 03:35:06 · 4 answers · asked by mister? 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
It can affect your hearing but earwax is important because it helps prevent dirt, dust, and microbes from entering your inner ear and coming into contact with your brain. The tympanic membrane is an extremely thin barrier between the outside world and your brain. It keeps bacteria and microbes out. Earwax helps keep the bacteria from getting to the tympanic membrane.
2007-11-08 07:16:05 · answer #1 · answered by chica_bonita912 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you are supposed to have some ear wax. I worked with an audiologist for a few weeks. If you have a ton then it definitely does obstruct your hearing ability.
2007-11-08 11:43:25 · answer #2 · answered by chemgirl78 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It protects your ears by helping the hair catch substances, like dirt, etc. If you clean to far in your ear the ear wax can buildup and affect you hearing.
2007-11-08 11:40:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
no, it often obstructs your hearing in fact.
2007-11-08 11:37:25 · answer #4 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋