An curved arrow pointing right. Most people don't use Q-tips properly and wind up putting them inside their ears to feel "clean." Big mistake! Not only is ear wax good for you, but putting a Q-Tip ...

An curved arrow pointing right. NYU Otologist Erich Voigt explains the proper way to clean wax out of your ears. Many people think Q-tips can help keep ears clean, but this isn't the case.

boytaro Thongbun / 500px via Getty Images So what’s the best way to clean our ears? And is using a cotton swab (or Q-Tip, the name brand that has become synonymous with the soft, fuzzy little ...

Cotton swabs are probably the first thing you use to clean your ears However a doctor advises against it as it can cause ear damage and increase infection risk ...

So what’s the best way to clean our ears? And is using a cotton swab (or Q-Tip, the name brand that has become synonymous with the soft, fuzzy little tool) really as problematic as we’ve been told?

While it’s perfectly OK to clean the outer ear when wax gets unruly, it’s important to resist the urge to reach for Q-tips or other cleaning devices. Most healthcare professionals advise ...

Q. I’ve been getting lots of ear wax lately. Please tell me this has nothing to do with getting older. A. I wish I could. Ear wax problems are just one more indignity seniors have to deal ...

Wang explained to me that using Q-tips and inserting other objects into your ear can be unsanitary or cause damage to the ear canal. Also: I tried smart glasses with built-in hearing aids - and ...