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Yesterday i cleaned my left ear with a cotton swab, like always, but in a hurry. now the inside of that ear & the left side of my head feels sensitive?

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Dr. Tamara Lyday answered

Normal: You shouldn't be cleaning your ears with a q-tip as that can injure your ear canal and drum. Hold the cleanings for a week to let it heal.

Answered 3/3/2015

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A member asked:

Yesterday i cleaned my left ear with a cotton swab, like always, but in a hurry. now the inside of that ear & the left side of my head feels sensitive?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tamara Lyday answered

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