Allergies, cold and flu affect hundreds of thousands of North Texans. Many constantly search for ways to ease their symptoms. Some have turned to a controversial home remedy called ear candling.

A mom on Instagram has a hack for her child's ear pain when flying. Experts weigh in on whether the method works.

Technically marketed "for entertainment or recreational use," ear candles have been touted to relieve sinus pain, cure ear infections, help relieve tinnitus and vertigo, and even strengthen the brain.

As the L.A. Times health blog reports, the Food and Drug Administration recently issued a warning advising consumers not to use "ear candles"—fabric that is ...

In addition to protecting your ears from water damage and infection, earwax also lubricates the ears, preventing the area from feeling dry and itchy. And like other parts of the body, ears are ...

3. Don’t use ear candles. 4. Seek medical evaluation if you experience ear pain or symptoms of hearing loss that are unrelated to earwax buildup. 5.

According to doctors, you should not use cotton swabs to clean your ears. Instead, they recommend using a damp washcloth or ear drops made to soften and remove wax.