They always say not to use a Q-tip.
Sarow further warns that cotton swabs are known to cause injuries, especially when used to dig deep into the ear canal."I've had patients come into the office who were startled while using Q-tips and then accidentally punctured their eardrum," she says.
Oftentimes, patients will clean their ears in anticipation of an appointment with their doctor or hearing specialist, says Sarow. She says this is"usually apparent as evidenced by fresh wounds in their ear canals when examining their ears with an otoscope. Aggressive use of cotton swabs can cause bleeding or irritation, which can lead to infection," the audiologist warns.Another common consequence of using cotton swabs to remove earwax is that it can cause itchiness.
If after that, excess wax continues to cause discomfort, impaired hearing, or other symptoms, it's time to speak with your doctor.
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