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## [Avoid Swimmer's Ear This Summer Saturday 04 Jan 2020 Swimmer’s ear is another name for otitis externa – an infection of the outer ear canal. It is commonly called swimmer’s ear as it can occur after frequent swimming. External ear infections result when there is bacterial (sometimes viral or fungal). Hear more \>](https://blog.newzealandhearing.co.nz/blog/avoid-swimmers-ear-this-summer)
## [What is ear wax? Why do we have it? And how should I clean my ears? Tuesday 18 Jun 2019 Ear wax is normal. It is made in the ear canal and is composed of old skin, natural skin oils and sometimes dust and debris. It has antifungal and antibacterial properties too. Wax is the way the ear cleans and protects itself. Generally, it is. Hear more \>](https://blog.newzealandhearing.co.nz/blog/what-is-ear-wax-why-do-we-have-it-and-how-should-i-clean-my-ears)
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