Ear Wax Protecs From Water and Fluid in EarsUnlike water borne mammals like dolphins ,seals and whales, the human body is not designed to be in water for extended periods of time.Fluid in ear, especially during swimming and water sports, is a major factor contributing to inflammations and subsequent infection of the external ear canal. eg. swimmers ear Earwax, sticky stuff that it is, traps anything foreign that flies, crawls, or is blown into the ear canal. |
Dirt, tiny bits of plant material, small
insects and bacteria are immobilized by earwax. The
primary purpose of earwax is to protect your ear canal and ear drum from water and other such foreign
materials
The skin that lines the ear canal is very delicate
and can easily be damaged. Even the simple function
of using a cotton bud to "clean" the ear canal, or
scratching the ear canal with a match stick or the car
keys or even a finger can leave it susceptible to
ear infections in children and adults.
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