Question
Recently, while cleaning my ears, I discovered hard lumps deep inside that I couldn’t remove. They don’t cause pain or itching and don’t affect my hearing. Could these lumps be related to wearing headphones frequently?
Answer
Hello, based on your description, you may be experiencing cerumen impaction (earwax blockage). Typically, cerumen is naturally expelled, but if it’s produced in excess, it can accumulate in the outer ear canal. It’s advisable to visit an otorhinolaryngology clinic for a check-up and have the doctor remove it. Left untreated, it may affect your hearing, although there is no direct correlation with frequent headphone use. I hope this information is helpful to you.