The Air Force Safety Center is a Field Operating Agency with headquarters at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M.
The Finnish researchers are unsure why the use of a pacifier might lead to an ear infection, but theorized it may have something to do with the change in pressure equilibrium inside the ear caused by the sucking.
In fact, if you have too little earwax in your ear canal, your ears may feel dry and itchy. This is because earwax is there for a reason â to protect your ears and provide lubrication. It does this by: 1  Preventing dust, bacteria, and other germs from entering and damaging your ear.