Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I was intrigued by a product I bought by accident at the drugstore. It’s the Walgreens house brand of what I usually call Q-tips. The box says, “Cotton Swabs Variety Pack” and ...

Many people use Q-tips or cotton swabs to clean their ears, believing that this is an effective method due to the Q-tip's ability to remove earwax and the satisfying sensation it provides. However, ...