Cautionary Tales Await
Despite the glaringly obvious risks, medical professionals are still urging folks to resist the temptation of poking around their ears with cotton swabs, keys, or hairpins. The ear is a fragile masterpiece, and such tinkering can backfire with nasty earwax blockages, torn tissues, or infections.
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Yet, the itch to scratch or the quest to quell curiosity often wins out, much to doctors’ dismay..