Natural health: What can my husband do about his earwax? 

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'It is vital to use a safe method of ear cleaning at home since the ear canal can become prone to infection once the protective layer of wax coating is removed.'

My husband needs to get his ears syringed every year by the GP. What can he do to stop the wax build-up?

Earwax (cerumen) helps protect the ear canals from dirt, dust, and infection while maintaining pH balance. Sometimes the physiology of the ear can contribute to wax build-up — the canals may be narrow, curved, or hairier than usual.