Don’t stick objects in your ear to get rid of wax buildup. This can push the gunk deeper into your ear, which makes the problem worse. Save the candles for your birthday cake.

As ear wax accumulates, it may be tempting to stick a cotton swab in your canal to clear it out. But the medical experts we spoke to said that can be dangerous and damage your ear canal. So, how ...

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But definitely don’t stick things in your ears to clear the wax yourself, he stressed. “It’s quite common for people to traumatize the skin inside the ear and end up with an infection .” ...

Got an ear itch? Excessive ear wax? Got a cotton swab? Problem solved, right? Wrong. "People should absolutely not stick Q-tips inside their ears," says Arnold Henry, M.D., and ear, nose, and ...

Consumer Reports explores popular earwax removal kits and products, and talks with experts on how to clean your ears at home safely.

With no wax, the water will cling and a vicious cycle begins with Q-tip removing water/wax, water clinging, Q-tip removing water/wax…here come the itching and swimmer’s ear infections.

One thing that Portnoy does see as a problem: people sticking Q-tips in their ears after wax has built up. “You don’t want to start swabbing if your ear is impacted with wax to begin with ...

Never stick anything sharp—a bobby pin, a pencil tip, a paper clip—into your ear, because you could tear your eardrum. Don’t use a cotton swab or finger either, says George W. Facer, MD.

In return, ear doctors tend to ask that we follow one very simple rule: Don’t put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear. Of course, you can’t actually fit your elbow inside your ear.

For ear wax removal, do this once a day for one or two weeks. If you’re not feeling any relief by then, contact your doctor. Remember, long-term use of olive oil in your ear may lead to even ...