WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning people not to use ear candles because they can cause serious injuries. The candles are hollow cones about 10 inches long ...

If you can see wax in the outer part of a child’s ear, you can wipe it away with a damp flannel or cotton wall ball, she noted. “Don’t use soap” and “never poke anything, including a cotton bud, down ...

Ear itch can be frustrating, but doctors advise against using Q-tips. Avoid sharp tools and ear-wax candles, and consult an ENT if symptoms persist. Do you ever feel an irresistible urge to grab a ...

Wipe with a damp washcloth: This is the safest and best method of all. You can't really get inside your ear canal with your ...