What will happen if I don’t clean my ears?

If you don't clean your ears regularly, you may develop an excessive amount of ear wax. The National Institutes of Health lists pain or itching in the ear, ringing in the ear, and a sense that the ear is full or clogged as signs of too much ear wax (NIH). If you do not clean your ears, you may have odor or discharge from the ear, as well as hearing loss, according to the NIH.

Should I do anything to prevent a buildup of ear wax?

You don't need to do anything to keep ear wax from accumulating. However, if ear wax does build up, you should remove it yourself or get it removed by a medical professional to avoid hearing loss and ear discomfort, according to the National Library of Medicine.

What symptoms can be caused by too much ear wax?

According to the National Library of Medicine, too much ear wax can produce symptoms such as earache, fullness in the ear, tinnitus, and partial hearing loss.

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Medics USA, Dupont Circle Primary Care

Medics USA

Open until 6:45 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 6:45 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 6:45 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 6:45 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 6:45 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 6:45 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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1700 17th St NW, Washington, DC 200091700 17th St NW

4.29(85 reviews)

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Was able to an appointment within a few hours of when I first looked. Had to wait 40 minutes after the appt time to spend 5 minutes with the doctor though. Still, I got what I needed so that was a win.

Medics USA, Dupont Circle Urgent Care

Medics USA

Open until 7:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu 9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

1700 17th St NW, Washington, DC 200091700 17th St NW

4.41(96 reviews)

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Fast service considering it was a Friday evening. Was in and out in an hour Front desk, and patient care was decent. No complaints.

Ouch! Urgent Care

Open until 4:00 pm

Mon 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tue 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thu 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
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6020 Meadowridge Center Dr, Elkridge, MD 210756020 Meadowridge Center Dr

4.85(7.3k reviews)

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Popular Clinic! Booked 13 times today on Solv.

T&T Health And Wellness LLC

Open until 7:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
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14504 Greenview Dr, Laurel, MD 2070814504 Greenview Dr

5.0(5 reviews)

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Labcorp

4000 Mitchellville Rd, Bowie, MD 207164000 Mitchellville Rd

4.37(440 reviews)

Great discreet service, scheduled my visit and paid for for the test online not in Showed up at lab, checked in and was seen within minutes. Blood and urine were collected, test results came back quickly within 2 days because I did my test on a Friday. Quick, easy and cheap. Didn't have to wait for a visit to my PCP, and then get referral to lab.

MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Exeter St, Baltimore

MinuteClinic® at CVS®

Open until 7:30 pm

Mon 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Tue 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Wed 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Thu 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Fri 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

630 S Exeter St, Baltimore, MD 21202630 S Exeter St

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Concentra Urgent Care

Open until 5:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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100 S Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201100 S Charles St

3.0(8 reviews)

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UM Urgent Care

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

105 Penn St, Halethorpe, MD 21201105 Penn St

3.15(13 reviews)

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I went in for a stye on my eyelid, was seen within 10 minutes of arrival. The PA was friendly and understanding, had a background in eye care and wrote me a prescription with a full explanation or after care. The front desk staff is not particularly personable, but whatever.