The Right Way to Clean Your Ears | Dr. Mandell

When using Q-tips, your goal is likely to remove earwax, but in most cases, they push the wax deeper into the ear canal. This can create a cycle of feeling like your ears are still dirty, potentially worsening the issue. Excessive earwax buildup near the eardrum can cause symptoms such as ear pain, hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing or high-pitched sounds), and dizziness (vertigo).