True or False: Cotton swabs are a safe way to remove wax from one’s ears?
Answer:
False: Cotton swabs can be good for putting on makeup, doing your nails, or any number of odd jobs around the house. But never stick them — or anything else, for that matter — into your ear canal. Earwax is a healthy part of your body’s natural defenses, not a sign of illness. If your ear hurts or is itchy, or you feel like there’s something in there, talk to your doctor.