Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You've probably used cotton swabs to clean your ears. Here's why ENTs say you shouldn't. (Getty Images) (LaylaBird via Getty ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dealing with pain or pressure in your ear, neck or throat is not only uncomfortable, it could also be a sign of an ear infection.

Using Q-tips to clean the inside of your ear canal can lead to wax impaction, irritation, and even damage to the eardrum.

Try this simple, expert-approved trick for cleaning out your ears—without causing any damage.

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 ...

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