If you've stuck a Q-tip (or other type of cotton swab) in your ear, it's probably crossed your mind once or twice: How far can I go? It probably crossed your mind again if you're a fan of HBO's ...

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After taking a shower, Abby Hoffman, 27, proceeded to try to clean her ears with a Q-tip, but that was when she discovered something unexpected—a whole trazodone pill lodged inside her ear. Hoffman, ...

While Q-tip buyers aren’t supposed to use them to clean their ears, one man says he used a whole box to clean his. And he did so unapologetically. In a video with over 2.3 million views, TikToker Hank ...

Hygiene is a major key to remaining healthy and happy. Using the right tools properly is a key. And some experts say Q-tips and cotton swabs aren't a good method for cleaning your ears. These items ...

Using cotton swaps inside your ear can cause damage, impacted earwax, or infection. If your ears feel plugged up, a healthcare professional can clean them. Many people use cotton swabs to clean their ...

If you want to keep your eardrum intact, sticking a Q-Tip in your ear is a bad idea. In 2017, the American Academy of Otolaryngology revised its guidelines for earwax care to advise against using ...

You probably clean your ears with Q-Tips-- and even enjoy how satisfying it can be -- but Q-tips aren't the safest method and can actually harm your ears. You can potentially injure your ears or worse ...

It's a habit so ingrained it feels almost automatic: grabbing a cotton swab to clean out your ears after a shower. For many, the satisfaction of seeing earwax on the tip provides a deceptive sense of ...