Why you should never use a cotton swab to remove earwax: Ask your doctor Dr. Martin Skull
Since 2019, the NHS no longer offers a regular earwax removal service as it is considered costly and low-yielding. Although more than 2 million people suffer from earwax problems each year, neglecting earwax can lead to serious consequences due to problems such as infections and perforated eardrums. As a result, RNID, a national hearing loss charity, is actively pushing to restore the service and advising people to try using drops to soften and remove earwax themselves.
