At first glance, you'd be forgiven for mistaking these as the latest luxury headphones. However, put down your lunch, as the 'headphones' are actually a bizarre new device to clear out earwax. The ...

Cotton buds have long been used as the go-to tool to clean out blocked and waxy ears, but these small plastic swabs have since been banned in the UK. Single-use plastic buds are not only bad for the ...

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, ...

The first thing to know about how to how to clean your ears is what not to do: please don't stick a Q-Tip back there. Take it from someone who punctured an eardrum chasing down errant wax: Don’t do it ...

What not to do: stick a Q-tip in there. If you go in too deep, it can puncture the eardrum. Cotton swabs are meant to stay out of your ear canal. For most people, cleaning isn’t required. Cleaning ...

Earwax naturally protects your ears but can cause blockage and hearing issues if excessive. Avoid inserting fingers, sharp objects, or cotton swabs, as these can cause injury and push wax deeper. Safe ...

You often hear warnings of how not to clean your ears. (Those cotton swabs that are perfectly shaped to fit your ear canal are off-limits.) Advice on the best way to clean your ears—and how often you ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: I’ve always used a cotton-tipped swab to clean earwax out of my ears. My husband says this is dangerous. I think it would be more harmful to leave the wax in my ears. Who’s right? DEAR ...

Also Read: Harmless Ear Bud Can Trigger Tinnitus, How to Safely Clean Your Ears? What Happens When You Clean Your Ears With A Cotton Swab? In an interaction with the OnlyMyHealth team, Dr Shamik Mehta ...