13/12/2025
Stop cleaning your ears. You might be doing more harm than good. 🛑
It is the most common habit I see among patients at Akshar ENT Hospital: The daily use of cotton buds (Q-tips).
We feel like we are "cleaning" the wax, but in reality, we are often pushing it deeper against the eardrum.
This leads to:
Impacted wax (hard blockage)
Ear infections
Even eardrum perforations
Earwax is actually natural and protective. It creates a barrier against dust and bacteria.
If you feel blocked, don't reach for a cotton bud. Use ear drops to soften it or visit a specialist for microscopic suction cleaning.
Be honest—do you use cotton buds daily? Yes or No?
