Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Wikipedia. dovecote. A structure that houses doves or pigeons; often square, hexagonal, octagonal, or round in plan and one-and-a-half or two stories high; typically topped with a finial; once popular because the birds provided a tasty source of fresh meat. The interior is honeycombed with niches in which the birds may rest.
Vertigo can be a sign of excessive earwax accumulation. An excessive accumulation of earwax, especially when it is impacted, can lead to a blocked ear. A blocked ear can affect hearing and it may be painful. When the earwax build-up hardens and blocks the ear canal, it forms a plug, or blockage. An ear that is blocked due to earwax may lead to: Earache.
Ear Candling. Ear candling is an alternative method used for cleaning wax buildup in the ears. Ironically, ear candling can cause excessive wax buildup, and the American Academy of Otolaryngology advises against the use of candling products because of the potential damage that could occur to the ear. Ear candling can burn the ear, and residue from the candling product can remain in the ear.