Cotton swabs have long been a common item that sits on the same shelf as other hygiene items. But they should be used very carefully.
Incorrect cleaning of ears with such things can only lead to additional health problems.
Specialist Ilya Senchenko spoke about this in more detail, as reported by Life.ru.
The doctor noted that it is very easy to injure the eardrum while cleaning your ears yourself.
If a person gets carried away with using cotton swabs, they can injure the epidermis. As a result, the glands begin to secrete earwax more actively. This causes the appearance of a sulfur plug, which causes discomfort and worsens hearing.
It is even worse if a person tries to clean the ear with a sharp object.
In addition, it is necessary to take into account that wearing in-ear headphones without care will sooner or later provoke a fungus. In extreme cases, hearing loss and otitis are possible.
Senchenko reminded that otitis or meningitis can start to bother you if you ignore hats in the autumn-winter period.
