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Why is it not safe to poke a Q- Tip in your ear to get the wax out?

What is an safer alternative to get the wax

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Using a Q tip can mess up a persons ear drum.  Not sure about an alternative.
User Droussel
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A safer alternative is using a tissue, a q-tip will damage your ear drum
User Hans One
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