Using Cotton Buds (Q-tips ™) To Clean Ear Canal Is Bad
Cotton buds also known as Q-tips™ have been sold for many years now. Consumers use it often to clean the ear canal. However, it was not until recently that the manufacturers came out to clear the air as to why cotton buds were made and how to use them. You just might have been using it the wrong way all along. Read Also: Abbreviations and their meaning Many people use it to get dirt out of the ear canal or so they think. This is common when the ear is itchy or feels a little bit uncomfortable. The process is simple. Pushing in the cotton bud and twisting it to grab as much dirt as possible before removing it. Unfortunately, this process does the opposite. Why you may ask. Earwax (Cerumen) The ear canal contains earwax also known as cerumen. The wax is made by the body naturally. The earwax is a protective fluid that keeps the inside ear safe and secure from insects and microorganisms. It is moist and sticky and helps trap insects and microorganisms that come into the ear canal. It is ...
