10. Leave the ears untouched
It might be tempting to dig with an earbud but anyone with ear pain needs to be very careful. While some methods in this article suggest using an earbud or q-tip, never put it directly in the ear. Also, never use it to do anything other than gently clean the ear canal.
Cleaning is advised, but digging is not. If you have symptoms such as pain in your ears or suspect an infection, it is best to avoid digging into the ear canals.
Avoid touching your ears when they are hurting. This can cause the infection to spread or worsen the damage.
