Every day, millions of Americans use cotton swabs to clean their ears. However, cotton swabs can push earwax further into the ear, causing wax blockage in the ear canal. Ear candling or ear coning can ...

Never use Q-tips or cotton swabs to clean your ears—doing so can push earwax further into your ear and cause painful ...

You've probably used cotton swabs to clean your ears. Here's why ENTs say you shouldn't. (Getty Images) "Don’t put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear." It's the kind of thing you may have ...

You may have been taught to clean your ears with a Q-tip or cotton swab -- and even enjoy how satisfying it can be -- but Q-tips aren't the safest method and can actually harm your ears. After all, ...

Never insert cotton swabs, fingers, or other objects into your ear canal Just like any other body part, there may be a strong urge to clean your ears, but this is generally unnecessary. Many people ...

Try removing ear wax at home with ear drops, or with natural remedies like oils and baking soda. Never pick out ear wax with certain objects, including Q-Tips, because it can impact your ear wax. If ...

Audiologist Chris Workman explains earwax's role, safe ear care, and how to manage buildup to protect ear health and hearing ...

Earwax, or cerumen, is a natural secretion that is necessary to help preserve ear health. Contrary to what some might believe ...