Purpose of ear wax?

[Deicide]

Now, obviously it has some protective purpose but does anyone know its specific purpose and the reason we produce it? 

[Deicide]

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[mass243]

Earwax, also known by the medical term cerumen, is a yellowish waxy substance secreted in the ear canal of humans and other mammals. It protects the skin of the human ear canal, assists in cleaning and lubrication, and also provides some protection from bacteria, fungi, insects and water.[1] Excess or impacted cerumen can press against the eardrum and/or occlude the external auditory canal and impair hearing.

Hope this helps.

[Deicide]

Earwax, also known by the medical term cerumen, is a yellowish waxy substance secreted in the ear canal of humans and other mammals. It protects the skin of the human ear canal, assists in cleaning and lubrication, and also provides some protection from bacteria, fungi, insects and water.[1] Excess or impacted cerumen can press against the eardrum and/or occlude the external auditory canal and impair hearing.

Hope this helps.

Lubrication....hmm.

[Dr Dutch]

Lubrication....hmm.

Depends on your size.....and that of her ears..

[Parker]

Lubrication....hmm.

Asian earwax is diff than white and black people's earwax...and this difference is helping to tract human migration and DNA.

[Dr Dutch]

Asian earwax is diff than white and black people's earwax...and this difference is helping to tract human migration and DNA.

Asian earwax ain't cheap these days...