In recent months, we’ve seen a surge of peculiar video trends on the internet, including the likes of Dr. Pimple Popper and tonsil stone extractions. While I can’t explain my fascination with these rather unpleasant topics, I have another one to share: the rise of earwax removal videos. Yes, you heard that right—earwax.
Admittedly, the thought of this might make you feel a bit queasy, but it’s a reality that millions of viewers are tuning in to witness. Before diving into the staggering view counts, let’s address a more pressing issue: the earwax itself. If you’ve ever reached for a Q-tip, it’s time to reconsider that habit—immediately.
Many of us have heard that inserting anything into our ears is a no-go, but let’s be honest: there’s a strange satisfaction that comes from using a cotton swab to dig out that gunky build-up. It leaves you feeling cleaner and healthier, right? However, the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery warns that using Q-tips can actually push earwax deeper into the ear canal, possibly causing serious blockages that require medical intervention.
You might be thinking, “I’ve used Q-tips for years and nothing has happened.” While that may be true, it turns out some individuals are simply more prone to earwax buildup due to factors like age and ear shape. Regardless, the common thread is often the use of Q-tips.
With this penchant for ear-cleaning, some medical professionals have turned earwax extraction into a viral sensation, racking up millions of views. For example, Dr. Emily Thompson from the Riverside Medical Center has garnered a massive audience with her earwax removal videos. In one particularly memorable episode, she extracts a large blockage from a patient who happens to be a former teacher—making for an oddly satisfying viewing experience.
I’ll confess, there’s something captivating about watching a sizable clump of earwax being extracted. It’s hard not to feel a sense of relief for those who undergo this process. I remember having a severe ear infection in my youth, followed by a doctor cleaning out my ear with a fluid pump. My father looked both disgusted and oddly pleased during the procedure, a look I probably wore as I watched some of these earwax removal clips.
Popular Earwax Removal Videos
If you’re still reading, perhaps you’re curious enough to check out some of the most popular earwax removal videos:
- First-Time Earwax Extractions (30 Million Views): This BuzzFeed video features three individuals allowing cameras into their ears to reveal the grim realities inside. It’s both nauseating and fascinating.
- Suction Removal of Keratosis (2.7 Million Views): This clip shows a patient under general anesthesia as a doctor uses a suction tool to clear a serious blockage—an example of the extreme cases that can arise from neglected earwax.
- Most Massive Earwax Removal (4 Million Views): The title says it all. In this video, a woman endures the removal of a colossal mass of earwax, leaving viewers wondering how she managed to hear anything at all.
If these descriptions made you cringe, you’re not alone. For those still relying on Q-tips, it might be time to reconsider your approach. The American Academy of Otolaryngology advises that cleaning just the outer ear with a cloth is sufficient, as the ear has a natural ability to expel wax itself.
If you’re like me and find it hard to let go of that satisfying Q-tip feeling, perhaps revisiting the above videos will help you break the habit.
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In summary, earwax removal videos may be a strange trend, but they have captivated audiences for their oddly satisfying nature. If you’re still using Q-tips, it might be time to rethink that habit and allow your ears to do their natural cleaning.