Earwax
Introduction Earwax, lat. cerumen, is a brownish secretion of the ceruminal glands (earwax glands) of the external auditory canal, which protects the ear from infections by having an antibacterial and antifungal effect, i.e. against fungi. Furthermore, the sometimes unpleasant smell prevents insects from entering the ear. Earwax also serves to remove dust and dead skin … Earwax