ARE Q-TIPS COUNTER-INTUITIVE?

It turns out that using a cotton swab to clean out wax from the inside of your ears may be counter-productive. William H. Shapiro, an Audiologist and Clinical Associate Professor at NYU explains that wax is created by our bodies to keep our ears safe from insects. The wax is normally replaced on its own. Shoving the wax, via a prod, further into the eardrum can cause serious damage.

Our ears are not for amateur prying and prodding. Professional ear cleanings that will not harm the eardrum are recommended.