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ear wax
hi i no this is a weird question but ear wax is supposed to be yellow and mine is white...does that mean anything bad or sumthing
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In general, white people tend to have yellow earwax and other races tend to have white earwax. In other words, white earwax is normal.
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Earwax is made by glands in the outer part of the ear canal and helps maintain a healthy ear. This sticky substance helps prevent insects and other foreign objects from entering the ear canal. It helps maintain the ear canal's acid balance. Fresh earwax is soft and yellow. Older earwax may be brown or black, even resembling blood. It may also be dry, appearing white and flaky. Earwax can be cleaned safely from the outer ear with a washcloth or fingertip.
A safe way to remove earwax is to dissolve it with warm water, baby oil, or eardrops. It is wise to consult a healthcare provider before attempting any of these procedures.
If you are concerned about excessive earwax or a change in hearing sensitivity, contact your healthcare provider.
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Probably nothing serious. I tried looking it up for you.
"Earwax (cerumen) is made by glands in the outer part of the ear canal and helps maintain a healthy ear. The purpose of this sticky substance is to act as a shield to prevent dust, dirt and other substances from entering the ear canal. Earwax also helps maintain the ear canal's acid balance and protect the ears from infection. Fresh earwax is soft and yellow while older earwax is brown or black, even resembling blood. The wax may also be dry, appearing <b>white</b> and flaky. Every day or two, earwax may be noticeable at the opening of the ear canal. If left alone, the wax will fall out or may be cleaned safely from the outer ear with a soft washcloth."
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it means you have a brain tumor. the white ooze your getting is in fact puss from the tumor. you need to go to the doctor.
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Yeah that's a weird question. Nah, I don't guess you're too weird... but, then again, I've never studied ear wax in close proximity...
If you're worried about it, talk to your mom and see a doctor. Though, I woudln't be worried about it. It's probably the atmosphere, ozone content and pollution level of your city. That and how much sleep you're getting and what foods you're eating.
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well i woodnt think if its been that way your whole life..... but if its jus startin then ...., i wood go to the doctor.
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I would say as long as it doesn't huRt, you can heaR fine, and theRe's not an EXCESSIVE amount, you have no Reason to woRRie. :D
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