There is great danger that the drum-head will be torn, and thus the hearing will be injured.

Neither is it ever necessary to use an ear-spoon to remove the wax.

Working at the ear causes more wax to form.
(2.) Do not allow cold water to enter the ear or a cold wind to blow directly into it.
(3.) If anything accidentally gets into the ear, do not work at it, but hold the head over to one side while water is made to run in from a syringe.

If an insect has gone into the ear, pour in a little oil.

This will kill the insect or make it come out.
(4.) Never shout into another person's ear.