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Super Fact of the Day: Your ears produce earwax for a reason!

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Dr. DhanpalENT Specialist • 31 Years Exp.MS , MBBS
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Although most people find earwax to be disgusting, its production is actually necessary for good ear health as it plays a role in ear’s defense system. It protects your inner ear from dirt, fungus, bacteria and even insects, keeping it clean and lubricating your ear canal.

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