Using cotton swabs and other objects to remove earwax may cause it to be pushed deeper into the ear canal. Since the human ear can effectively clean itself, there is no need for such simple methods. British audiologist Christina Koury talks about this said Daily Mail edition.
Recently, recommendations for the use of ear candles, hydrogen peroxide and special tools to clean the ear canals from earwax accumulations have gained popularity on the Internet, the doctor said. According to Kouri, using such methods can help penetrate deep into the auditory canals. This threatens the formation of sulfur plugs.
The audiologist explained that earwax has antibacterial properties. It also prevents dust and other foreign particles from entering the ear canals. At the same time, excess earwax can be removed by rinsing with water alone. Therefore, there is no need for mechanical cleaning of the ear canals and the use of special tools.
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