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Stop cleaning your ears with cotton swabs

Why your ears should only be cleaned by a medical professional.
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KUSA — This is one of Dr. Karen’s favorite topics. If she could get all her patients to do just one thing (and sure there are lots of things… eat healthy, exercise, etc.) she would get them to stop cleaning their ears with cotton swabs. Why? What’s the big deal? Allow her to explain.

Ear wax is normal. We all have it. “It helps prevent injury and infection of the ear,” explains Dr. Karen. According to her, it provides a coating to the canal to prevent water damage, foreign bodies, trauma, and infection. You do not need to nor should you, clean your ear or remove the wax.

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