Smelly Ear Wax: What Ear Wax Odor Can Tell You About Your Health
Normal ear wax odor should be mild. If yours is extra-smelly, talk to a doctor.
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You step out of the shower and, even though you know you shouldn’t, you reach for a Q-tip to clean your ears. Except when you lower the swab, you can’t help but notice… your ear wax smells. Is that normal?