What are the harmful effects of using cotton buds?

Question

is it advisable to use them for cleaning the ears

Answer 1

i bruised my ear drum about a year ago because i put it in too far (oops)

Answer 2

Friend of mine was walking around one morning digging away in his ears, stopped to do something and left it hanging in his ears, turned , knocked into something and perforated his ear drum. He's fine now but it scared the p**p out of him at the time.

Answer 3

yes, its fine to clen your ears with them, just don't stick them in too far.

Answer 4

They are fine to use, as long as they are NOT the generic ones, that CLEARLY say,  "Not to be used in the ears."  These ones have VERY little cotton on them, and could seriously injure your ear.

The only thing I personally trust are  Q-TIPS brand.  They are well padded, and safe for ear use.

It only takes ONE TIME to puncture your eardrum  with a cheap one, not enough cotton padding. Spend the extra money, to keep your ears "safe from harm."

Same goes for baby's nostrils...Q-TIPS only!

Answer 5

I can't imagine anyone over the age of 5 poking themselves too far in the ear with these if it is a Q tip that is well padded.

Otherwise, you might as well use a match or toothpick and really hurt your ear.