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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe outer ears are comprised mostly of cartilage, which means there\u2019s minimal fat to insulate them against cold weather. When exposed to the cold, your blood vessels in the ears constrict to help stay warm. This can cause discomfort and leave you vulnerable to infections and exostoses<\/a>, which is a bony grown on the ear that can form due to exposure to cold and wind. To prevent these conditions, cover your ears with earmuffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether there\u2019s moisture in the air or you\u2019re an avid fall and winter swimmer or surfer, you also need to keep your ears dry to prevent infection. Don\u2019t use cotton swabs to do this \u2013 instead, dry your ears with a towel or run a hair dryer on the lowest, coolest setting directed at your ear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cold weather can also cause your earwax to harden, so it can\u2019t work its way out of the ears through natural jaw movements anymore. Again, do not try cotton swabs to remove it. You should apply over-the-counter eardrops to soften the wax, then irrigate your ear canals with warm water in the shower. If this does not remove the wax, visit a professional at The House Institute to get it removed safety and effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCombat Moisture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Remove Impacted Earwax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Care for Your Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n