Doctors are warning that a habit many people consider routine and harmless—cleaning ears with earbuds or cotton swabs—is quietly causing serious hearing problems.
Medical experts say a growing number of patients are visiting clinics with avoidable ear infections, blockages, and even damage to the eardrum. According to specialists, the misconception that inserting earbuds helps keep ears clean is widespread. Many people use them regularly, unaware that the practice is one of the leading causes of preventable ear complications.…
