A person cleaning her ear (photo/ pulselive.co.ke)
The ear is one of the most crucial parts of a human body. It is a part that needs good maintenance and care to help it in performing its functions. A build-up of ear wax can feel disgusting. Cleaning them is basically mandatory. Weird stuff collects in the ear that needs cleaning too. However, there are many people who do mistakes in cleaning their ears. Here are common mistakes you do in cleaning your ear:
Cleaning regularlyIt is understood that the ears are self-cleaning. However, people who clean their ears regularly will interfere with this self-cleaning mechanism. More so, you will be removing wax from your ear that helps to lubricate the ear canal and prevent water from getting in.
Using cotton budsCotton buds are known to attract a lot of wax on it. When you use them in your ear, you remove a lot of wax that could have been otherwise helpful. This leaves your ear vulnerable to infections, duct and water entrance into your ear. More so, some cotton may pop off and remain lodged in the ear causes health problems.
Inserting sharp objectsHave you ever cleaned your ear using a match-stick or a toothpick? Yeah most of us have. This is dangerous as they can easily cut the skin and cause damage to the ear. Worst is when it causes a leak of fluid from the inner ear which will lead to ear problems.
Washing with waterSome people wash their ears with water when in the shower. This causes water to enter deep into their ear. Water in the ear could lead to interference with the ear self-cleaning mechanism hence leading to ear problems.