Whether your music doesn’t sound quite as loud, or you’re noticing excess wax on your earbuds, it might be time to clean your ears. But if you’re wondering how to clean your ears the correct way — and ...

When you notice wax in your ears or feel like your ears are clogged or full, it's tempting to grab a Q-tip from your medicine cabinet and use it to try to remove whatever's in your ear. However, this ...

If you have ever visited a doctor because of an ear problem, you’ve probably been cautioned not to put anything smaller than your elbow inside of your ear. As outrageous as it sounds, this piece of ...

It may seem puzzling that your ears — which of course operate best when they’re not clogged up — produce a waxy substance that sometimes seems to do just that. But earwax actually plays an important ...

Using cotton swabs is not a safe or effective method for cleaning your ears. 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 ...

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Raise your hand if you've ever been personally victimized by a cotton swab. (Hi, yes, my hand is raised.) I've actually managed to get one stuck in my ear before. Ever since that moment, I've always ...