Here's why we shouldn't go digging around.
, tells SELF. “This can lead to the wax being pushed against the eardrum, causing infection and possibly hearing loss,” he says.
If you have enjoyed years of injury-free ear cleaning, you may think that your cotton-swab game is on-point, but that doesn’t mean you should keep risking it. Cotton swab injuries are “just the luck of the draw,” Dr. Mehdizadeh says.Doctors say many people generally don’t need to clean their ears in the first place.
That said, some people may develop build-up because their ear canals are shaped in a way that inhibits the natural wax removal process. Others may have a lot of ear hair or use hearing aids, both of which can inhibit this process. When earwax does build up, it can make it hard to hear or cause pressure, pain, or. In this case, it’s safest to schedule an appointment with a doctor such as a primary care physician.
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