This warning has been ignored for decades and people continue to stick Q-Tips in their ears to remove ear wax. Unbeknownst to them, they could actually be exacerbating the problem. Produced by ...

This warning has been ignored for decades and people continue to stick Q-Tips in their ears to remove ear wax. Unbeknownst to them, they could actually be exacerbating the problem. Produced by ...

Q-tips, those hygienic products that you can use for everything from “gently applying ointments and creams,” to “clean[ing] and dust [ing] even hard to reach places,” are staples of doctor ...

“And if you just stick that in your ear, all you’re doing is plunging the wax further down into the ear canal. You might get a little satisfaction out of [seeing] a little wax on the Q ...

This warning has been ignored for decades and people continue to stick Q-Tips in their ears to remove ear wax. Unbeknownst to them, they could actually be exacerbating the problem.

If you're still reaching for this common product to battle ear wax, it's time to try a better — and safer — method.