ITV's Dr Amir Khan shares why you should never put cotton buds in your ears We've all been there, reaching for a cotton bud to give our ears a quick clean.
In a frank Instagram video, the doctor revealed that he never uses cotton buds to clean his ears due to the potential health risks they pose.
"Honestly the number of perforated ear drums I've seen, and the number of broken cotton bud tips I've had to fish out of my patients ears - it's not worth it! "
He reassured us that our ears naturally manage wax levels, so there's no need to try and remove it unless it's causing an obstruction or blockage.
Dr Amir also highlighted the crucial role earwax plays in maintaining our ear health.
