Joe Fusco Jr. is a Worcester County humorist/stand-up poet. He hosts the open mics at the Richard Fox Poetry Series at Root ...

And yes, that means you shouldn't be using cotton swabs to remove wax from your ears. According to experts, this common practice is not only unnecessary but also risky. Here's why. What's the harm ...

Many people use Q-Tips brand cotton swabs as tool to remove excess ear wax from inside the ear canal, but the Q-Tips box clearly says that the swabs should not be used for this purpose.

Many people use Q-Tips brand cotton swabs as tool to remove excess ear wax from inside the ear canal, but the Q-Tips box clearly says that the swabs should not be used for this purpose.

Stay Away From Cotton Swabs You might be tempted to reach for ... possibly trapped behind cerumen (ear wax). This moist environment allows bacteria or fungi to grow. "Swimmer's ear is an infection ...

Here's what the truth sounds like. Should I ever clean inside my ears with cotton swabs? No. You could technically scratch your ear canal or push wax in deeper. Then what should I do about earwax?

Please do not try to break the ear pick. Wide Range of Uses: Ear wax remover suitable for adults, children, pets, check teeth, nasal cavity, throat, scalp roots, and other body parts. If you are ...

Avoid using cotton swabs (see below). Try a few drops of hydrogen peroxide in each ear a couple of times a day to soften the wax, Melon suggests, or see an ENT to have wax buildup removed.

We’ve all seen those alarming DIY ear wax removal videos—people with cotton swabs, car keys, anything they can find digging ...

Many of them resort to solutions such as cotton swabs or similar instruments ... possibly exacerbate the issue by pushing the wax deeper into the ear canal. One potential remedy could be the ...