Here's why ear wax has an odor, what causes extra-smelly ear wax, and how to deal with the stink, including when to see a doctor. To understand why ear wax naturally has a scent, it's helpful to ...

Ear wax, medically known as cerumen, serves as your body’s natural cleaning and protection system for the ears. While some odor is normal, understanding when that smell signals a problem can ...

Many people use Q-Tips brand cotton swabs as tool to remove excess ear wax from inside the ear canal, but the Q-Tips box clearly says that the swabs should not be used for this purpose.