Stinky ear wax can also accompany an infection known as swimmer's ear (a type of outer ear infection), Dr. Bhattacharyya says, which typically happens when water gets trapped in the ear canal ...

A variety of methods can help you get water out of your ear. You can usually remove water from your ear by tilting your head and gently pulling on your ear. The water drains out of the ear on its ...

The trapped earwax may also contain bacteria from the outer ear that could cause infection. Furthermore, removing wax with a cotton bud can irritate the skin of the ear, and this often encourages ...

Left untreated, some conditions that cause ear pain can lead to hearing loss. But effective treatment can usually relieve discomfort and head off complications.

“If you’re concerned about any changes in your earwax or have one of the causes of concern about ear wax colours, you should contact your healthcare provider immediately,” she adds.