Ear cleaning and infections.(Brief Article)

Pediatrics for Parents | January 1, 2004 | Copyright

Cleanliness is important for good health, but there are certain body areas that parents shouldn't clean. One is inside your child's ear canals.

Cleaning ear canals of wax (cerumen) increases the chances of developing otitis externa. Otitis externa, inflammation or infection of the ear canal, is commonly called swimmer's ear. That's because excessive moisture in the ear canal softens it, making the skin more vulnerable to infection.

Although cotton-tipped applicators (Q-TIps) are the most common, bobby pins, toothpicks, and many other objects are also used ...

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