10/09/2025
Why you should be cautious about removing earwax at home:
Risk of Injury: Inserting objects like cotton buds into your ears can push the wax further down the ear canal, leading to impaction. This can cause pain, discomfort, and potentially damage your eardrum.
Impacted Earwax: Attempting to remove earwax improperly can result in compacted or impacted earwax, which is more challenging to remove and can cause hearing problems, pain, and even dizziness.
Infection: Scratching the delicate skin of the ear canal or breaking the skin with objects can lead to infections. The ear canal is a sensitive area, and introducing foreign objects can introduce bacteria, leading to painful infections.
Loss of Protective Barrier: Earwax has a purpose; it protects the ear canal from dust, dirt, and insects. Removing too much wax can disrupt this natural barrier, making your ears more susceptible to foreign particles and infections.
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