Many patients often use a cotton swab to remove cerumen (medical term for earwax). While it may provide temporary relief from itching or remove some superficial cerumen, majority of research suggests against its use. Otolaryngologists advise against the use of cotton swabs worldwide and complications need to be raised in the public (1). Todays post will further explore information about cerumen, benefits, symptoms of excessive cerumen, management approaches used and recommendations for public regarding cerumen management.
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