Wellness Podcast
Earwax and Hearing Loss In Older Adults
Dr. Kernisan talks with audiologist Dr. Cliff Olson, AuD, about what older adults should know about earwax, hearing loss, and safe earwax removal.
They cover:
- Introduction to earwax and hearing loss
- What is earwax
- Earwax and aging
- How earwax affects hearing
- Safe home earwax removal: what to know first
- Shower rinsing and earwax prevention
- Over-the-counter earwax drops
- Why cotton swabs and ear tools can be risky
- How audiology professionals remove earwax
- Earwax and hearing aids
- Final tips from Dr. Cliff Olson
Released: June 17, 2026
Duration: 21 minutes
