Cleaning Ear Wax With Olive Oil =link= -

For generations, olive oil has been a staple in home medicine cabinets, not just for cooking, but for softening ear wax. The practice is common, inexpensive, and feels inherently natural. But is it effective? Is it safe? And what does modern otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat medicine) actually say about dripping a salad ingredient into your ear canal?