Big mistake! Not only is ear wax good for you, but putting a Q-Tip anywhere except for the outermost parts of your ear can be a big detriment to your health. William H. Shapiro, an audiologist and ...

“And if you just stick that in your ear, all you’re doing is plunging the wax further down into the ear canal. You might get a little satisfaction out of [seeing] a little wax on the Q ...

Here’s why self-cleaning is usually the best option and how to clean your ears safely when necessary. The cotton swab, better known as the Q-tip, is the most common device used for cleaning your ...

THOSE struggling to hear may believe a cotton bud may be the easiest way to shift wax build-up. But folk are being urged to stop for fear they could cause serious long-term damage. Instead of ...

Cotton swabs are probably the first thing you use to clean your ears However a doctor advises against it as it can cause ear damage and increase infection risk ...

but think twice before digging into your ear with a Q-tip or another ear-cleaning device. Most physicians recommend against cleaning your ears this way, as you could end up making the issue worse ...

And remember: Never stick a Q-tip in your ear. “Some of the newer devices have sound limiters, so they can’t damage our ears. However, if you are listening through earbuds and the music is ...

Big mistake! Not only is ear wax good for you, but putting a Q-Tip anywhere except for the outermost parts of your ear can be a big detriment to your health. William H. Shapiro, an audiologist and ...

“And if you just stick that in your ear, all you’re doing is plunging the wax further down into the ear canal. You might get a little satisfaction out of [seeing] a little wax on the Q-Tip, but you’re ...