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Is it dangerous to clean deep in my ears with a q-tip? can i pop my ear drum or do anything else harmful? if so, how deep can i clean?
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Yes, it is dangerous: Most q-tip packages will warn you from inserting the swab into your ears. It leads to injuries including rupturing your ear drum. It can also scratch the skin of your ear canal setting you up to the development of a "swimmer's ear.".
Answered 8/3/2014
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