“The correct medical term for earwax is cerumen, but some slang terms include ear potato, ear raisin and golden balls!”
Healthy ear wax can vary in colour, from white, yellow, brown or black.
If ear wax is green or smelly, or if your ear is bleeding, it could indicate an infection and you should seek a medical opinion urgently, said Mr Misha Verkerk, Clinical Director of Auris Ear Care.
But interestingly, substances in ear wax could give us some clues to your health, Verkerk advised.
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