Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders Forum - Will Q-Tip Eventually Come out of my Ear on its own?

The end of the a Q-Tip came off in my ear and I cannot get it out. My husband has looked and tried to see if he could get it out with tweezers. He was unable to really see it. My question is will it eventually come out on its own?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on April 10th, 2006

Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders Answer A704

It doesn't seem that Q-Tip will come out on its own. It is best to ask for medical help because you may damage your outer ear canal or even the tympanic membrane of the inner if an unauthorized person tries to help you.

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