Lifestyle
Avoiding Cotton Buds
for Ear Wax
Avoiding cotton buds inside the ear helps prevent wax impaction and ear canal injury.
How it works
Cotton buds can push wax deeper and irritate or damage the ear canal.
What to watch for
Clean only the outer ear. Do not insert objects into the ear canal.
Community experience
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