Cotton Swabs - Dangerous for Your Ears
A study by Henry Ford Hospital shows a direct association between cotton swab use and ruptured eardrum. The good news: The study also shows that, in most cases, the rupture heals on its own and surgery is only necessary for the most severe cases. In fact 97% healed on their own. The authors of this study offer some good advice for cleaning your ears.
- Take cool peroxide, hot tap water and mix equally. Be sure it is body temperature and gently irrigate the ear one or two times per month.
- Take plain vinegar and water and use four or five drops in the ear once a week.
- See a doctor, who can remove ear wax for you.
- Try an over-the-counter treatment such as Debrox.
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Sep 14, 2011 at 9:28 PM you are right i agree with you, You provide very nice information.Cotton swabs are still important in cleaning the outer ear, but should not be used for cleaning the inner ear because they are too wide and can push earwax further down the canal where it is more difficult to clean.
Jun 13, 2012 at 12:29 PM It amazes me how many folks still use them or worse - bobby pins to clean their ears out.
Jul 26, 2012 at 9:28 AM Many people are using cotton swabs & I think most of the people don’t know about these effects of it. I think we have to aware people regarding this as hearing thing are very valuable for every human being.
Aug 13, 2012 at 8:46 AM We should now be more extra careful when we clean our ears. The tips in cleaning stated above is good to follow. Never dare to do anything harmful in your ears, it may cause you a hearing loss.