I know this is probably a really dumb question, but what is the purpose of ear wax?

not really a dumb question - - kinda gross maybe, but certainly not dumb!!!

www.tchain.com/otoneurology/disorders/hearing/wax2.html

This web site discusses how it is normal to have ear wax, it's purpose and the fact that different people generate varying amounts of the stuff.......

You know what they say - - learn something every day!!!!! There's today's info!!

Thanks...

That was interesting.. If ear wax can also cause some bacterial infections and hearing loss, I wonder why the body makes it so much???? Very interesting.