College: The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Medical School: The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Residency: Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI
Boards: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Privileges: Arrowhead Hospital, Metro Surgery Center, Del E. Webb Surgery Center
Author of the children's book, "Don't Stick Sticks Up Your Nose! Don't Stuff Stuff In Your Ears!" See it Here
Many people are used to cleaning their ears with cotton swabs. Their goal is to, well, keep them clean. This well-intentioned act, however, can actually risk our hearing ability.
It's very common for kids to stick things where they don't belong: namely the nose and the ears. The list of things they insert just keeps continues to grow, from candy to rocks to beads and buttons.