How important it is for everyone to have clear and bright hearing. However, some people often like to pinch their ears, thinking that this will keep their ears clean and comfortable. However, you may not know that frequent ear picking can cause serious problems.
In modern life, most people have the habit of cleaning their ears. Tools such as cotton swabs and ear spoons are commonly used ear poop cleaning tools. However, the ear is a self-cleaning organ with special structures to keep the ear canal clean. However, excessive ear extraction can upset this balance, triggering a range of undesirable consequences.
First of all, it is worth noting that ear poop in the ear is not dirt, but a natural protective substance that exists in the body. It is mainly composed of sebum, sweat and keratinocytes, and has multiple functions such as lubrication, waterproof, dustproof, and insect-proof. The process by which it is formed is naturally secreted by the skin of the ear canal and balanced on the outside and inside of the ear. Under normal circumstances, you only need to be diligent in cleaning the external ear canal, and you do not need to penetrate deep into the ear canal with sharp objects.
However, if you regularly dig your ears too far, you may disrupt the balance in the ear canal. On the one hand, excessive ear picking behavior can easily lead to excessive pushing of ear poop, blocking the ear canal, resulting in hearing loss, tinnitus and other symptoms. On the other hand, the wrong method of ear picking may damage the skin of the ear canal, causing inflammation and infection, further causing discomfort and even pain in the ear.
To make matters worse, tools used to pick out the ear can damage the eardrum. The eardrum is an important tissue that connects the external auditory canal and the middle ear, it acts as sound insulation, balances internal and external pressure, and is key to protecting the inner ear structure from bacteria, dust and other pollutants. Once the eardrum is damaged, it can lead to infection, hearing loss and even deafness.
In addition, there is a serious situation that frequent ear pulling leads to the occurrence of ear canal cancer. Although ear canal cancer is relatively rare, excessive ear cleaning is considered an important risk factor for its development. Because excessive cleaning of the ear may cause trauma to the ear canal tissue, which in turn causes inflammation and abnormal cell proliferation, and ultimately induces the occurrence of ear canal cancer.
Therefore, we should avoid the following points when pulling out our ears: First, do not clean the ear poop frequently, just keep the external ear canal clean; Secondly, do not use sharp objects deep into the ear canal to avoid injuring the eardrum and other tissues; Finally, if there are symptoms such as ear canal discomfort and hearing loss, you should see a doctor in time to receive examination and treatment from a professional doctor.
There are some other measures we can take to protect our ears. For example, avoid prolonged exposure to noise and pay attention to protecting your ears with earplugs or earmuffs; Avoid using high-volume music devices, especially prolonged use of headphones; Maintain a balanced diet and eat more vitamin- and mineral-rich foods; Check your ears regularly to detect abnormalities in time.
In short, pulling out our ears is a daily habit in our lives, but excessive ear cleaning can lead to a series of problems and even serious diseases such as ear canal cancer. We must treat the behavior of pulling out the ears correctly, keep the external auditory canal clean, and do not interfere too much with the process of self-cleaning of the ears. Of course, if there are symptoms such as ear discomfort and hearing loss, you should consult a professional doctor in time.
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Bibliography:
1. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Earwax and Care. (org/public/hearing/Earwax-and-Care/)
2. Mayo Clinic. Earwax Blockage. ()