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EPISODE · May 23, 2026 · 10 MIN

Q-Tips, Ear Candling, And Everything You Need To Know About Earwax

from In Good Health · host Greg Johnson, Dr. Andrew Tagg, Kristen Farrah

Q-Tips, Ear Candling, And Everything You Need To Know About Earwax All of that time you spend digging earwax out of your ear isn’t just a waste of time, but can be damaging your health. Earwax is a self-cleaning substance that protects our ears from infection and debris. Our expert this week explains the wax’s various roles and when to know when you truly need a cleaning. Guest: Dr. Andrew Tagg, pediatric emergency physician, associate professor, University of Melbourne, co-founder, Don’t Forget The Bubbles Host: Greg Johnson Producer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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All of that time you spend digging earwax out of your ear isn’t just a waste of time, but can be damaging your health. Earwax is a self-cleaning substance that protects our ears from infection and debris. Our expert this week explains the wax’s various roles and when to know when you truly need a cleaning.

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