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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q. I’ve been getting lots of ear wax lately. Please tell me this has nothing to do with getting older. A. I wish I could. Ear wax problems are just one more indignity seniors have to deal ...

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 ...