Five Reasons Why You Must Not Clean Ear With Bud

Using ear buds is a common practice. People use them to clean their ear wax and everyone has done it at some point. It is habitual like brushing your teeth. Here are some reasons you should avoid using ear buds to clean your ears.

Bud pushes down the wax

There may not be any problem when you use  ear buds to clean the outer part of your ears  but when you use them to clean the inner part of your ears, you are pushing it deeper into the ear canal.  You may also push down foreign particles present in the wax and could  drive the wax against the eardrum. This can lead to problems like ear pain and loss of hearing.

Wax protects the ears

Ear wax is there for a reason. It protects your ear canal from dust, microorganism and foreign particles. It also lubricates the skin of your ears and prevents infections due to its antibacterial properties.

Buds can lead to earwax blockage

Using an ear bud can block your ears. Earwax blockage can lead to dizziness, itching, loss of hearing and pain in the ears.

Ears have a mechanism to remove the wax

Every ear has its own mechanism for cleaning. Usually, your ears get cleaned when you take a shower as water and soap enter your ears and loosen the accumulated ear wax. The loosened wax comes out on its own.

May lead to dryness

As mentioned earlier, ear wax also lubricates the skin of your ears. So, when you remove the wax, the skin becomes dry and itchy. Your ears will also be more prone to infections. Experts counsel that you should not use anything to clean the ear, instead visit a doctor.

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