The myth of Q-Tips?

[toddw8]

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i thought this was common knowledge.

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Nope. I had no idea and am not going to be cleaning my ears out w/ QTips again. I've been meaning to go to an ENT for a nasal dripping problem, so I'll get the wax sucked out when I finally get around to making that trip.

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Ha, this thread had the opposite effect on me. I'm cleaning out my ears as I type this. It feels so good.

[tonypaladino]

I know I should quit, but I can't. It feels so damn good. I think I'm addicted.

[manpower]

When I shower I just turn my head sideways and let the water run into my ear. I find this more pleasant than q-tips and I would guess that it's more healthy, although I don't know if it is or not. Should I be worrying about any adverse side effects of hot water :P

[shaniac]

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When I shower I just turn my head sideways and let the water run into my ear.

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I doubt that's an effective way of cleaning out your ear, but sounds enjoyable anyway.

Apparently, going to a doctor and having him flush the crap in your ear out with a syringe is the way to go. Then he puts some "softener" in there. I'm crestfallen to learn that Q-tips are a scam. Might try draino.

[RacersEdge]

Confirmed.

Flush your ears.

i make my living as an audio engineer...so my ears are pretty essential. i can tell you from experience that Q-tips suck. using them can irritate your ear as well as running the risk of impacting the wax. if you have an abnormal amount of wax...use some ear drops, or have a doctor flush them out.

once i tried to use a Q-tip and ended up totally blocking up my left ear. i had to mix 4 concerts that week with only one working ear before i had time to see a doctor. no fun.

jon

[rusellmj]

I've never heard of the candle. Coning is something I've heard of. Supposed to be safe. Not sure if it's the same thing.

Not worth much, but I've used Q-tips for years w/ no problems. In fact when I had my hearing checked (I wear hearing aids) they used a camera and said I had the cleanest ears they've ever seen.

[Blarg]

Never a problem for me either.

Back here in the hills of Mississippi, we just get a grub worm by the tail, and stick his head in your ear. He'll do the rest.

Shane,

You don't see me going on medical message boards and saying that you suck at poker. Please think about your posts in the future as this one really hurt my feelings.

Thank you,
Q.T.