DREADFUL Result Of Chronic Cotton Bud Use

[@teenarachiell8725]

I have been using Q-tips in my ears since birth. My mom cleaned my ears with Q-tips. I am 61 years old and have been told by doctors that my ears are the cleanest they have ever seen.

[@originalgoddessbody616]

🙋🏾‍♀️

[@Laygoon23]

Ditto!

[@Bluberrylai]

Same

[@All_will_be_revealed]

same

[@seanriffle6324]

Same here. My doctor said they were too clean.

[@GamingwithTokyo945]

I use them and i have nothing in mine either! I bought a ear camera and i was so shocked because i hear bad things all the time. I think the problem is not chronic use but people who use them wrong!

[@thewife7776]

Or the quality of q-tips used. All q-tips are not made equal - some are rubbish and bend and fall apart with little pressure, but you get what you pay for.

[@heyokaempath5802]

Oh but that cotton swab in the itchy ear feels HEAVENLY...

[@jillhiggs7447]

Oh my goodness their hearing must have been quite impaired. Great job 👍

[@jefferymiller526]

Have used them for aleast 55 years and no issues and I do a peroxide flush once a year and have a camera to check conditions and no problems

[@keitochan001]

“Basically, because it doesn’t happen to me, then it’s a made up thing that cotton buds are bad for your ears”. Just stop it. Everyone has different ears. Different ear wax types. Mine is very dry and ear wax is easily pushed to the back through cotton bud usage. I don’t have that problem now because I use debrox, but I still also use cotton buds. But it’s not a made up thing. People need to more aware of their only way of cleaning their ears is cotton buds.

[@Nick.loves.men.]

You’re supposed to have earwax…it’s to trap bacteria from reaching your deeper ear and causing an infection…that’s why a damp rag to clean the shallow parts of your ear is plenty…🙁

[@catesmith3011]

Dreadfully impacted and so deep in the canal! Meticulous care, doctor!

[@klinikalbiruni]

As always , thank you for positive energy . See you on our next video 🥰

[@VhudziJena]

As an armchair audiologist why use a hook and not a curved spatula???

[@lome2779]

He wants to make the video longer!

[@bmk5529]

Who wouldn’t notice that the end of the swab was missing? 😮😮😮

[@angeliquenr]

I didn’t.

[@SandiHaley-df5fl]

Qtips do work in the ears. IF YOU DO NOT PUSH THEM IN YOUR EAR TOO FAR! I have had multiple ear infections as a child and I have learned that you just need to clean the outside and SLIGHTLY Clean inside of the ear canal. I now have extreme trouble hearing because of 3 ear surgeries, and m ear canal is scarred and my ear drums have ruptured and have been slowly healing.

[@cassandrafaulkner4115]

Do you get sick of people telling you how to do your job because as video watchers they know far more than you do as a qualified practitioner?

[@geohamptonrds]

Seriously…

[@aaronjames3228]

Yeah so many aspiring ear doctors in these comments lol

[@RobinAllen-w5f]

Did this person work in a factory or mine that would make the wax and build up of dirt?

[@christinewebb1485]

It looks like 2 shiny eyes looking out of the area before the eardrum. FYI, I just saw ENT & before the heating tests were done they couldn't believe I had a hearing issue because my ears were so clean. I've used Q-tips for over 30yrs & I am 58 now.

[@Starsk25]

Yep! Saw that, creepy!

[@aaronjames3228]

The qtips probably damaged your ears

[@snowqueen3823]

What a mess that ear looked. Lots to clear out whilst having to be considerate to your patient, well done!

[@RobinAllen-w5f]

How can you not know that you lost the cotton bud when you take the swab out.

[@Christian_Girl120]

Don't use these Cotton buds guys! They can mess up your ears!!! (Former cotton swab user). That looks badly infected. I hope that the patient pays attention and does not use these swabs in their ears anymore. One good thing about these videos is that it can create awareness of how dangerous this can be.

[@jimmccormick6091]

Been using cotton buds for 52 years. Never had any issue even close to that. Ever. I don’t know what I am doing differently than this person, but, well…

[@joienparker2418]

I use daily… also flush with warm water and soap in the shower daily before the qtips

[@MarinaRhymin]

How are we supposed to keep our ears clean? 😟

[@chandracox6814]

There's way more going on here than the use of cotton buds. And they are fine to use as long as you use them properly. Cleaning the outside of your ear and just inside with a scooping motion is fine.

[@lesliemcmillan2971]

This person obviously has a skin condition and possibly a fungal infection.

[@lesleyjackson6667]

That looks more like a strip of cotton material had been pushed in, forgotten about and left there for a long,long time. I abet it smelt awful. Another great job 👏

[@dixierae3442]

I agree Lesley. It doesn't look like cotton fibres. I wonder if the infection was caused by what he put in his ears or if he filled his ears with something to clear up the infection. Either way this clinic gets some nasty looking ear canals. Yuk 😅

[@betsyropp561]

The leathery stuff is old skin. Our ears naturally shed skin and it is supposed to migrate out. Using q-tips they have pushed in and packed it down. There were a few fibers at the beginning but the danger of q-tips isn't the cotton, it is compacting wax and skin.

[@alexisreyes5843]

, some people naturally produce more earwax than others. This can be due to a variety of factors, including genetics, age, and even the shape of the ear canal. Earwax, or cerumen, serves an important function by trapping dust, debris, and microorganisms, preventing them from reaching the eardrum. However, excessive earwax production can sometimes lead to blockages, discomfort, or even hearing loss if it isn't managed properly. If someone produces a lot of earwax, it’s usually best to avoid using cotton swabs, which can push the wax further into the ear canal. Instead, they might consider using ear drops designed to soften the wax, or consult a healthcare professional for safe removal if it becomes bothersome. Regular ear hygiene and occasional check-ups can help manage excessive earwax production.

[@victoriatewell108]

I've watched a lot of these kinds of videos, (my favorites are the Wax Whisperer, and Dr. Zhao's cholesteatoma videos,) but I've never seen anything like this. From what I've seen, that is not what impacted ear wax looks like--cotton swab or not. However, some of you mentioned seeing insects in the mess... Would that explain it? The green discoloration and the discharge would make a lot more sense coming from bugs than a q-tip.

[@kamibeckmann196]

I'm wondering why you didn't drop some olive oil in there.. would've made things soooooo much easier 💯

[@ArmedVapor]

I ise cotton buds every day and there is literally nothing in my ears.

[@mizviz7962]

I have been using tips for almost 30 years. My ears are squeaky clean. So, I do not buy the theory that they impact wax. I think some people produce more wax than average, or they are prone to fungus or infections. With all 5 of my children and my dog I have used tips, with no issues.

[@ahwell9984]

You didn't see with your own eyes the impact shown here? This is evidence not a theory.

[@LindaWalker-i4q]

It seems like it would be quicker to scrape down the sides and then use the vacuum.

[@theresalacey6126]

That is the worst ear I have ever seen. Although, I don't believe it was from the q tip use. To me, that ear had many things going on in there.

[@katirichards6300]

I have used those cotton buds all my life am now have never had these issues now hearing loss nor wax build up once wtf do these people do..my parents are 90s they still use them..

[@silversurfer1]

Yeah I thought I saw an angry eye looking out after he uncovered it's dwelling place there in the darkness,its a wonder Ash didn't burst thru with his one arm chainsaw.

[@maybe_meg]

Crazy how reckless you were with the hook 😳

[@yulianayola2484]

What a messy ear canal....can't imagine how smelly it is...great job for the audiologist 🎉🎉🎉

[@sharonhenry4921]

Absolutely no need to let your ears get to this state!

[@TatianaAlarcónCampos]

Bravo Al-Biruni, profesionales!!!! ❤

[@heathercashero6806]

Damn that was seriously crammed down in there for a long time!!

[@jenjoy3215]

What a mess!!!l Steady is the hand that pokes around in the ear canal

[@suzanneirving7257]

WOW you show us the most interesting things. Great careful cleaning ❤❤❤

[@klinikalbiruni]

Thank you! 🤗 we tried

[@heyokaempath5802]

I have an otoscope with camera, so i take care of my ears and the kuds'/family's ears. I dont have an ear vacuum, but you dont really have to if you have a tiny spoon.

[@teresayarbrough8175]

How can someone go for such a time, knowing this ear is in this shape. I assume somewhere between now and when cotton got stuck, they would be aware of this condition.

[@VickieConway-gc3pk]

The sides need to be cleaned too

[@patriotsunite2197]

Dr Conway, in your medical opinion why was he supposed to clean the wall. Did you get the patients history before offering your assessment?

[@analuciarosabatista4271]

Concordo plenamente com você!

[@heyokaempath5802]

Because it's nasty, thats why. ​@@patriotsunite2197

[@betsyropp561]

It will migrate out naturally without pain now that the blockage is clear.

[@wanderingrachael]

so glad you're here to help them and remind them of how to do their job. they'd be lost without professionals like yourself.

[@paulinehawkins2207]

Difficult ear. Very well done.

[@zayahelen6842]

Used Q tips my entire life. Ears have always been squeaky clean. Don’t know what these ppl r doing

[@BeefJerkey]

Using them tends to push wax into the ear. I know that's what would happen if I used them.

[@lauren9667]

The type of ear wax you have is genetic. You probably don’t create as much wax as people like the person in video. Or it may have a consistency that adheres to the Q-tip and can be removed. Some people create a lot of thick ear wax and it partially occludes the ear canal. Instead of being removed by the Q-tip, it’s just pushed far the down the canal. Another thing to note is that ear wax is only created by the outer third of the ear canal. It can naturally migrate to the middle third of the ear canal, but it should never be in the third near the drum. Repeated Q-tip use by these people will eventually push wax onto the ear drum, which kinda hinders good hearing. The problem for the person removing the wax is that the Q-tip has left a concave dent in the middle of the wax blockage. This makes it difficult to get a suction probe to grip the blockage. Also, the wax is stuck on the ear drum and practitioners are usually loathe to touch the canal because it hurts like the dickens. It’s also dangerous to use the scoops or picks you may have seen. So, while many people lead full and happy lives cleaning their ears with Q-tips, the audiology folks only see the nightmarish scene we saw in the canal today. 🙂

[@zayahelen6842]

@@lauren9667never knew it could be genetic that’s really interesting, guess earwax is just like any other condition people have where some don’t experience issues at all and some it impacts their life everyday. I truly can’t imagine having this packed in against my ear drum… has to be super painful for the patient

[@drl8794]

Isn’t there a claw-like tool that you guys can use for easier earwax removal?

[@eliasgomez1848]

I thought for sure he was going to find Jimmy Hoffa 😂💀

[@AnitaBetterScreenname]

Wow! Dating yourself! 😂

[@lisarobb3064]

😂 😂

[@roxanaleiva]

Por lo que se vé en este oído diría que jamás usó un cotonete😂

[@happyface5143]

Could an application of olive oil made this easier?

[@CryBabysSentimentalHomestead]

Is there a part 2? I don't see the end...

[@rufushedgewetter3450]

Can someone tell me the name of the last song played? It's absolutely beautiful.

[@angelinafowler525]

So messy do you clean that up like removing the residue an cleaning it out to not be sticky like that 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@sharonbeckett721]

I know we have hairs in the ear to protect from irritation and infection etc. It doesn't work.

[@cozettalandry3429]

I don’t think the issue using Q tips was known in the 1960’s it disrupts the natural flora in the canal.

[@leeannmundy6618]

That doesn't look like a Qtip problem that looks more like swimmers ear infection...

[@lorithrower2467]

Or a porta potty.

[@Nick.loves.men.]

@@lorithrower2467no

[@uwemattiss880]

Time for my daily dose of relaxation.

[@Youcancallme_Kim]

All of that ear hair is nuts

[@cinderellie8]

Nothing about this ear has had q tips in it. The outer canal isnt even clean and theres no cotton bits at all.

[@Fluffyinde]

It’s the swab pushing the wax down and packing it. I had that for yrs. Finally dr told me to use sweet oil once a week and wax just literally falls out in shower.

[@Banichi04]

The light brown fibrous/hairy-looking bits are what a cotton bud looks like after it’s mashed down over time and mixed with sweat, oils and earwax. In other videos I’ve seen the shape of the cotton bud look more recognizable, but they always turn that telltale brownish-yellow color. 🤢

[@aaronjames3228]

Wrong

[@pattyfindlay1968]

When he does half the work does that mean the patient only pays for half

[@roanne8793]

Not thoroughly clean

[@luojingjie4236]

I find twisting the corner of a tissue works best for me.

[@KrasseI.404]

how big is it

[@mtbokor1969]

was the the whole cleaning?

[@lorithrower2467]

I'm sorry, I mean no offence, but this looks like he's cleaning out a porta potty, it’s disgusting. Turn that vacuum on high and get it done man.

[@Nick.loves.men.]

No! That can really damage the inside of your ear!!.. it can cause something to rupture, as your ear canal is already an extremely sensitive place on your body…

[@lorithrower2467]

@@Nick.loves.men.I was kidding Nick, didn't think anyone wouldn't know that.

[@MollyErnesti]

Other people: “cancer will be the death of me Me: “that hair will be the death of me”

[@mrsallen3671]

Is your suction strong enough?

[@walterrserrano]

Actually it needs to be strong enough AND safe. Just imagine a stronger sucction on the eardrum. 😉👍🏻

[@micheleskaggs2385]

I feel like he did a very good job

[@sarabaldridge1000]

Does anyone know if this Doctor uses any sort of anasthesia because I see him right digging right over-the-air drum and the tender surrounding tissue .You and I don't see other doctors doing that which don't have anesthesia.

[@patriotsunite2197]

They don't always. Dr Zhao has patients who don't have insurance and they tough it through.

[@jenmanzo378]

This clinic is in Mylasia. Who knows the standards there

[@joyhruska9377]

They are a medical clinic and medical doctors but rarely do they offer anesthesia for ear cleaning. They are very good at not touching anything that would hurt the patient or cause discomfort. If they did you would see the patient jump and the tool removed.

[@heyokaempath5802]

If he's just an audiologist, then no. He isn't a dr or nurse anesthetist. I feel like this is slower than old people making love. 😅

[@valeriemartinez3505]

I use cotton swabs every day, when I was a toddler I put rocks in my ear and I just feel it is so gross to not clean your ears , they start feeling wet and itchy inside

[@joannefoster891]

That looks very painful. Is it green or is that the light. Terrible choice of music, it may be relaxing but it was so sad sounding I had to mute it before it brought me to tears!!😢

[@LunaLoxxley]

I understand that the music is not for everyone's taste. But it's not generally a bad choice just because you have an emotional reaction to it...

[@mezanoken1492]

Yes the music is sad, it's like a morbid documentary and there using a cadaver.

[@LBP2024]

This ear needs a new owner! Geez

[@lestoil]

There was only so much you could do for that ear! That thing will be crusty for life!

[@queereden]

just use an ear cam along with qtips. dont use the qtips if theres anithung there to push back. easy.

[@erickonassis6310]

Look like it needs to be scraped some more

[@swtpea16able]

This ear is a HOT MESS!!!

[@cheryltackett6415]

What about the other ear?

[@elisabethearles6897]

I use a bobby pin. And before you come at me yes, my GP knows

[@jefferymiller526]

I use a folded papper clip and then a q tip I have a camera and check them once a month or so

[@blynthiathomas7892]

So do I... Feel good

[@suzanneyoung6273]

My Dad use to use a match stick (not the red end), he lived to 80yrs, no hearing loss. My Mother used a bobby pin, she lived to 92 yrs, no hearing loss.

[@paulacannon3452]

my son has had a problem since he was 8 he goes deaf every 2 years and needs his ears syringed i wish someone could help find away to stop all this .

[@cinderellie8]

Syringed as in drained with a needle? Or can you learn to clean them carefully at home and not have to wait

[@TheRonnieaj]

That sounds like your son should get his ears syringed annually, or talk to someone about an in-home device to do it yourself. I’d it’s a recurring problem and you know the solution, no sense in waiting for the problem to occur before addressing it.

[@BisonBriggs-nj6xf]

Where should one go to chsck inside their ear?

[@diegoroswell302]

Add milk, enjoy

[@lorithrower2467]

🤢🤮🥴

[@susannesteinbock1639]

THAT is really gross! Well done though.

[@irenabushong6494]

Watching it I have impression, that the ear has been rotten and he is digging in the brain tissue 🫢

[@Kiki-d6k]

No he is not

[@Kiki-d6k]

He is just going DEEP in the Ear 5:15

[@lauvounbynoe6209]

That ear is in very bad shape ,look like it’s decaying the smell have to be nauseating🤮🤢 s

[@umersb845]

What is chronic bud

[@kgreene460]

It refers to using cotton swabs inside the ear canal, this often leads to impacted wax as seen in the video. 👂

[@PreservationEnthusiast]

​@@kgreene460 No. Chronic in medical terms means a longstanding condition, 3 months or longer. So chronic cotton bud use in medical terms means use of cotton buds for 3 months or more, probably years, resulting in wax impaction.

[@OliverioRuiz-h3w]

Otro video para que limpie bien

[@marycooley5152]

Looks horrible. The instrument used does seem to be helping much.

[@MPSitler]

How can someone’s ear get into this condition? It doesn’t even look like a human ear…..more like a backed up drain….

[@luzipizarro9675]

I just don't believe a person would have so much wax and other things in their ears. I would have to see it in person to believe it.

[@alexisdenchel9058]

I've seen it in children when their earwax is black because their parents never cleaned it.

[@XxXShevampXxX]

I mean, it's kinda hard to fake it 😂

[@XxXShevampXxX]

I mean, it's kinda hard to fake it 😂

[@marlenelawson9466]

It said Cotton Ball over use, not Q Tips.

[@555thursday]

“Cotton Bud” the Uk say cotton bud or swab for our q tip term.

[@TheRonnieaj]

Remember, Q-Tip is a US brand name for cotton buds. Other countries will likely use another term

[@geohamptonrds]

The doctor is pulling out the end of a q tip. That’s just what it looks like after it’s pushed down for a long time

[@randidaeger157]

You can’t trust the cheap brands….Q-Tips work well.

[@maryotuko2518]

Phew! I need break after this one. 😮

[@angelinafowler525]

Nice job

[@MichaelTipton-r5u]

Love it 😊🎉❤️‍🔥

[@Chaotic_Witch616]

This has got to smell disgusting 🤢

[@MichelleSolis-m9j]

Did y’all see the spider? 🕷️ patient had bugs in their ear

[@Nick.loves.men.]

Time?

[@XxXShevampXxX]

Just get the alligator clamps already damn it 😂😂😂

[@anitaireland4306]

Must have to put alot og pressure to break the swab off like that.😮😮😮

[@jeanettegood3676]

Swab isn't broken. They're suggesting it's just from using Q-tips

[@jeanettegood3676]

Swab isn't broken I don't think. They're suggesting it's just from using Q-tips

[@berthacunningham2622]

what I don[t understand is why they are cleaning from the entry. This would then make it easier to get the other stuff out. Everytime he used the suction, you can see the side would be easy to bend over and pull out the full plug. This does not appear to be a very good audiologist.

[@mikeyaugust8017]

Okay armchair ent expert.

[@HolyyMoleyy]

⁠@@mikeyaugust8017if people watch enough of these videos they really start to think they could do it better 😂

[@ИветтаИвашкова]

Добыча старого мёда из волосатой пещеры.

[@anandasouthard7760]

😂

[@carlminorsr2634]

That ear needs a power wash

[@lcpoole54]

It looks like those ears have never seen soap and water. It looks like fungus

[@GreenGigglesASMR]

Water in the ear is not good, as it throws off the ph balance in the ear and creates a perfect breeding ground for fungal infections.

[@bernadettesmith3273]

Good video that boy was a dirty one😊

[@tangiessubtleluxuries]

Great video

[@Pepsi.pepsi72]

I never saw a q tip come out.

[@xayahk2313]

No one ever said that there is a q tip inside of that ear so.... Read again? Because they talked about the results of using q tip.

[@Kiki-d6k]

Yup 😊​@@xayahk2313

[@collettchaney120]

this is madness

[@rosariodagosto6484]

What. A. Giant. Mess. Pollution.

[@Tru1981]

Looks like pecan pie filling and topping. 😮