Cotton swabs are commonly used for cleaning ears, but they can actually cause harm. Here are side effects of using cotton swabs in your ears;

1 Using cotton swabs can push earwax deeper into the ear canal, leading to earwax impaction. This can cause symptoms like ear pain, irritation, hard of hearing and dizziness.

2 Using cotton swabs into the ear can introduce bacteria and increase the risk of ear infections.

3 The delicate eardrum can be easily damaged by cotton swabs. Inserting the swab too far into the ear can result in a perforated eardrum, leading to ringing in the ear (tinnitus) or hearing loss.

4 Using cotton swabs can disrupt this natural cleaning mechanism and lead to excessive earwax buildup.

It is important to avoid using cotton swabs in your ears to prevent these potential side effects. Instead, consult a healthcare professional for safe and effective methods of ear cleaning.



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