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It can lead to a gradual muffling of hearing, a feeling of pressure or fullness in the ears, itching and discomfort. Avoid using cotton swabs (see below). Try a few drops of hydrogen peroxide in ...

No matter what your lifestyle is, ear health is vital for communication, balance, and enjoying life’s sounds. Taking simple steps now can prevent long-term issues and keep your hearing sharp for years ...

Many people use Q-Tips brand cotton swabs as tool to remove excess ear wax from inside the ear canal, but the Q-Tips box clearly says that the swabs should not be used for this purpose.