Earwax or cerumen is a waxy substance produced inside our ears that traps dust and small particles, which needs to be cleaned from time to time. Never put your fingers, sharp objects, or cotton swabs inside your ears to clean earwax, as this can cause injury inside the ear. Earwax is safe and natural. This protects us from dust, infection, and bacteria entering inside, so if there is excess production, it is not a problem; just clean it properly. If you forcefully remove earwax from inside the ear it can be very dangerous and can cause injury. Cotton swabs push earwax deeper into the ear, which can cause pain, bleeding, scratches, and permanent hearing loss. Sometimes earwax comes out of the ear on its own, without the need for forceful removal. Once it comes out on its own, clean it
How to clean earwax safely
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