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Why not use cotton swab?
Sweeping the ear with a cotton swab (or other objects) will push the earwax deeper into the inside, causing the eardrum to not vibrate effectively and damage the hearing.
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Why do some types of cotton swabs have 2 different round and pointed heads?
Perhaps most of us own at least one pack of cotton swabs in the house, so that sometimes ... itchy ears can be pulled out to clean.
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Not a cotton swab, people can also take candle wax
Although there are many potential risks, Americans think that using candles to scrub the ears is still an effective method of hygiene.
Medicine - Health
This is the only group of people who can use cotton swabs to brush their ears
The parachute ear feels very relaxed and clean, but it does more harm than we thought.
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The impact of cotton swabs that we do not know
Many people who think cotton swabs help remove earwax and dirt, frequent scratching also make you feel good. That truth is a bad habit.
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How to choose a safe cotton swab
The two heads of cotton swabs must have a sufficient amount of cotton, smooth, white and stick to the tip of the stick. Toothpicks need good elasticity, not too hard.