Hearing Health Tips

The New River Valley’s Comprehensive Audiology Service Provider

Are Q-Tips Bad for Your Ears? Safe Ways to Remove Earwax

Although cotton swabs feel like accessible ear-care tools, introducing them into the canal hinders self-cleaning mechanisms and may harm your hearing. We perform thorough examinations to verify if earwax removal is necessary and select appropriate procedures for your ear condition. Ears don’t always need manual cleaning; however, if wax builds up, we can help patients