2018年8月1日 · It says so right on the back of the box: DO NOT USE IN EARS! Using a cotton swab like a plunger in the ear canal pushes earwax deeper and deeper in. One problem is that if you push the wax deeper inside, there's no way for the wax to get swept out of the ear. Also, cotton swabs can cause punctured ear drums and hearing loss.

2019年11月26日 · Q-tips, or cotton swabs, are safe to use outside your ear, but they should not be stuck inside your ear to clear out wax. We'll discuss why and what to do instead.

2021年2月20日 · Maybe you've heard using a cotton swab in your ears isn't the best idea, but what's the big deal? Here, a doctor explains why and how to clean your ears safely.

2025年1月17日 · While ear hygiene is important, cotton swabs aren’t the right tool for cleaning your ears. They can push too far into the ear, worsening earwax buildup and even injuring the eardrum or ear canal. While cotton swabs should be avoided, there are …

2024年11月5日 · Using cotton swabs can cause abrasions or small cuts, which can become infected. More seriously, inserting a cotton swab too far can perforate the eardrum, a painful injury that often requires medical attention and can lead to hearing loss. Using cotton swabs can introduce bacteria into the ear canal.

2023年7月12日 · Cotton swabs may seem harmless enough, but they can be dangerous when used to clean your ears. Although some people swear by using cotton swabs (Q-Tips™) to remove excess earwax and debris from their ear canals, medical experts advise you not to try it.

2017年10月5日 · Instead, sticking a cotton swab into your ear can actually push the hardened earwax farther into your ear canal, which could potentially damage your eardrum and cause hearing loss. It’s recommended that you see a doctor to evaluate your ears and rule out other issues before using cotton swabs or other alternatives.

Have you ever been tempted to clean out your ears (or your children’s ears) with cotton swabs? Experts have one word of advice: don’t! Earwax (cerumen) is supposed to be in your ears. It has a mission: to keep your ears healthy by trapping dust and …

2023年11月30日 · Understand why earwax is important and why sticking a Q-tip in your ear is risky. Learn how to safely clean your ears without the help of cotton swabs.

2017年3月22日 · “Cleaning your ears with cotton swabs is actually not good hygiene. Cotton swabs generally pack the wax further into the ear canal, rather than removing it. Repeated use packs the cerumen, or wax, tightly into the ear canal. Cotton swabs can also strike the eardrum which can result in serious injury.” If wax gets packed tightly into the ear ...