Doctors are raising alarms about a common habit that could be silently harming your hearing: cleaning ears with earbuds or cotton swabs. While many believe this keeps their ears clean, it can actually lead to serious infections and hearing issues.
Medical experts report that nearly 70% of ear infections and earaches are linked to this everyday practice. Inserting cotton swabs or earbuds doesn’t remove earwax—it often pushes it deeper into the ear canal, worsening blockages and increasing the risk of pain and infection.
More concerning, improper cleaning can damage the delicate eardrum, which may result in hearing problems far more severe than most people realize.
Doctors advise avoiding at-home ear cleaning with cotton swabs or earbuds. If earwax buildup becomes a problem, it’s best to consult a healthcare professional. They also note that specialized medical tools, when used correctly, are much safer for removing earwax.
Protect your ears: leave cotton swabs and earbuds out of your ear canal to prevent avoidable damage and hearing loss.
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