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A member asked:
My ears inside hurts after i used q-tips (i'm trying not to use it but it is just too tempting?
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Like the ramrod of a cannon a Q-tip can push the wax up against the eardrum or actually hit it causing pain. If you put it in deeper than the length of the cotton you are asking for trouble. Your doc can look at your ear canal & see if you created a problem.
Answered 11/22/2022
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