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Why You Should Stop Using Cotton Buds in Your Ears

Review pending: Dr. Yasmin

Cotton swabs
Cotton swabs.

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Cotton buds can push wax deeper into the ear and injure the ear canal or eardrum. Clean the outside of the ear gently instead of putting objects into the canal.

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Ear wax has a purpose

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Why cleaning inside can backfire

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Choose care that suits your ear

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Preparing for a wax appointment

Sources and further reading

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