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Cotton swabs could puncture your eardrum
Inserting cotton swabs into the ear canal does more harm than good. Instead of removing wax, cotton swabs tend to push it deeper, potentially causing blockages or impairing hearing.
A woman cleans her ears with cotton swabs. Experts say they can damage the delicate ear linings.
By: Victoria Nampala Bugembe, Journalists @New Vision
It is a common sight to see adults, especially mothers, cleaning theirs or their children’s ears with cotton swabs.
Many believe it is a safe and hygienic routine. However,