Dr Saurabh Sethi, a Harvard-trained physician, warns that Q-tips cause more harm than help. Ears are naturally self-cleaning, ...

Remember how your doctor has always been up in arms about cleaning your ears with a cotton swab? It looks like the recommendation to skip the Q-tip and leave your earwax alone is here to stay. Updated ...

If you suspect excessive earwax build-up or experience symptoms like hearing loss or pain, it's best to consult a healthcare ...

It says right there on the packaging: “Do not insert swab into ear canal.” Speak with an ear-nose-and-throat doctor, and you’ll hear the same thing. “We always say, ‘Never put anything smaller than ...

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