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Even chines Q tips are junk quality:(
I am 56 and always cleaned my ears with q tips, never had a problem
tll my GF bought some from a dollar store.. It fell apart in my ear. checked other q tips from that package many just fell apart. cost me 79 bucks to get a doctor to remove it, after i was unable to get it out... I dont currently have health insurance most expensive box of q tips i ever bought |
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On Sunday, April 21, 2013 9:21:36 PM UTC-5, bob haller wrote:
I am 56 and always cleaned my ears with q tips, never had a problem tll my GF bought some from a dollar store.. It fell apart in my ear. checked other q tips from that package many just fell apart. cost me 79 bucks to get a doctor to remove it, after i was unable to get it out... I don't currently have health insurance most expensive box of q tips i ever bought Two points to make: they were not "Q-Tips" which is a brand name; and you're never suppose to put anything in your ear...just the outside of the ear opening. As any mother would tell you. |
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On 4/21/2013 9:35 PM, Bob_Villa wrote:
On Sunday, April 21, 2013 9:21:36 PM UTC-5, bob haller wrote: I am 56 and always cleaned my ears with q tips, never had a problem tll my GF bought some from a dollar store.. It fell apart in my ear. checked other q tips from that package many just fell apart. cost me 79 bucks to get a doctor to remove it, after i was unable to get it out... I don't currently have health insurance most expensive box of q tips i ever bought Two points to make: they were not "Q-Tips" which is a brand name; and you're never suppose to put anything in your ear...just the outside of the ear opening. As any mother would tell you. OK Mommy, my ears were itching bad a little while ago so I sprayed one end of each cotton swab with a generic Bactine and used it to clean out my ears. The pain killer and antiseptic put a stop to the itching and cleaned up any scratches caused by my fingernails when I was going nuts scratching my ears. ^_^ TDD |
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On Apr 21, 11:17*pm, The Daring Dufas the-daring-du...@stinky-
finger.net wrote: On 4/21/2013 9:35 PM, Bob_Villa wrote: On Sunday, April 21, 2013 9:21:36 PM UTC-5, bob haller wrote: I am 56 and always cleaned my ears with q tips, never had a problem tll my GF bought some from a dollar store.. It fell apart in my ear. checked other q tips from that package many just fell apart. cost me 79 bucks to get a doctor to remove it, after i was unable to get it out... I don't currently have health insurance most expensive box of q tips i ever bought Two points to make: they were not "Q-Tips" which is a brand name; and you're never suppose to put anything in your ear...just the outside of the ear opening. As any mother would tell you. OK Mommy, my ears were itching bad a little while ago so I sprayed one end of each cotton swab with a generic Bactine and used it to clean out my ears. The pain killer and antiseptic put a stop to the itching and cleaned up any scratches caused by my fingernails when I was going nuts scratching my ears. ^_^ TDD I have used my dogs ear medicine, it works better than the human ear meds to fix ear infections.... |
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On 4/21/2013 11:57 PM, bob haller wrote:
On Apr 21, 11:17 pm, The Daring Dufas the-daring-du...@stinky- finger.net wrote: On 4/21/2013 9:35 PM, Bob_Villa wrote: On Sunday, April 21, 2013 9:21:36 PM UTC-5, bob haller wrote: I am 56 and always cleaned my ears with q tips, never had a problem tll my GF bought some from a dollar store.. It fell apart in my ear. checked other q tips from that package many just fell apart. cost me 79 bucks to get a doctor to remove it, after i was unable to get it out... I don't currently have health insurance most expensive box of q tips i ever bought Two points to make: they were not "Q-Tips" which is a brand name; and you're never suppose to put anything in your ear...just the outside of the ear opening. As any mother would tell you. OK Mommy, my ears were itching bad a little while ago so I sprayed one end of each cotton swab with a generic Bactine and used it to clean out my ears. The pain killer and antiseptic put a stop to the itching and cleaned up any scratches caused by my fingernails when I was going nuts scratching my ears. ^_^ TDD I have used my dogs ear medicine, it works better than the human ear meds to fix ear infections.... Woof! Woof! ^_^ TDD |
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Even chines Q tips are junk quality:(
Did you ask your dog's permission?
BTW, vet supply antibiotics are supposed to be made by the same places that make human grade. .. Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. .. "bob haller" wrote in message ... I have used my dogs ear medicine, it works better than the human ear meds to fix ear infections.... |
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bob haller wrote in
: On Apr 21, 11:17*pm, The Daring Dufas the-daring-du...@stinky- finger.net wrote: On 4/21/2013 9:35 PM, Bob_Villa wrote: On Sunday, April 21, 2013 9:21:36 PM UTC-5, bob haller wrote: I am 56 and always cleaned my ears with q tips, never had a problem tll my GF bought some from a dollar store.. It fell apart in my ear. checked other q tips from that package many just fell apart. cost me 79 bucks to get a doctor to remove it, after i was unable to get it out... I don't currently have health insurance most expensive box of q tips i ever bought Two points to make: they were not "Q-Tips" which is a brand name; and y ou're never suppose to put anything in your ear...just the outside of the ear opening. As any mother would tell you. OK Mommy, my ears were itching bad a little while ago so I sprayed one end of each cotton swab with a generic Bactine and used it to clean out my ears. The pain killer and antiseptic put a stop to the itching and cleaned up any scratches caused by my fingernails when I was going nuts scratching my ears. ^_^ TDD I have used my dogs ear medicine, it works better than the human ear meds to fix ear infections.... Cleaned up the mites too huh? |
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bob haller wrote:
I have used my dogs ear medicine, it works better than the human ear meds to fix ear infections.... You'd be surprised at how effective pet meds can be on humans. Two that come to mind are Ampicillin (for fish), and Lactulose 10/15 (for kitties). The latter (human dosage is 5ml) is a stool softener used to treat constipation. How it works is very interesting. Lactulose is a sugar that cannot be digested by the human system. The bacteria in the large intestine, however, LOVE the stuff and eat it like crazy! In so doing, these bacteria call on the body for more water. More, more, more, they shout. Your body responds by flooding (well, almost) the large intestine with fluid thereby softening the stool and helping to relieve your constipation. Lactulose is sold OTC in Europe and most of the world, but requires a prescription in the US. Go figure. |
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Even chinese Q tips are junk quality:(
Yes, the Chinese have been sending us junk. I am as guilty as the next guy,
I was in Harbor Freight recently, buying more flashlights. I can stop any time I want. That's creative, with the cotton swab in antiseptic. I use hydrogen peroxide to loosen the ear wax. .. Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. .. "The Daring Dufas" wrote in message ... OK Mommy, my ears were itching bad a little while ago so I sprayed one end of each cotton swab with a generic Bactine and used it to clean out my ears. The pain killer and antiseptic put a stop to the itching and cleaned up any scratches caused by my fingernails when I was going nuts scratching my ears. ^_^ TDD |
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Even chinese Q tips are junk quality:(
On 4/22/2013 6:33 AM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
Yes, the Chinese have been sending us junk. I am as guilty as the next guy, I was in Harbor Freight recently, buying more flashlights. I can stop any time I want. That's creative, with the cotton swab in antiseptic. I use hydrogen peroxide to loosen the ear wax. I did have the ear drops containing glycerin and peroxide along with the rubber bulb used to squirt warm water into your ears to flush them out but now I'm seeing "WaxVac" ear wax vacuum cleaner for sale at drug stores and Wallymarts. ^_^ http://www.waxvac.com/ TDD |
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Even chinese Q tips are junk quality:(
On Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:15:28 -0500, The Daring Dufas
wrote: I did have the ear drops containing glycerin and peroxide along with the rubber bulb used to squirt warm water into your ears to flush them out but now I'm seeing "WaxVac" ear wax vacuum cleaner for sale at drug -------------- No no no. Look carefully. It's called a WaxVac, but that is the only** mention of wax in the advertisement. It never claims to remove wax, and the tv commericlals only show it picking up water and discrete dry particles stores and Wallymarts. ^_^ http://www.waxvac.com/ This ad shows someone trying to remove wax with a q-tip and failing, but a second later when they try again with the waxvac, the target is not wax anymore. The drawing shows separate things, not wax, and the voice-over changes from talking about harmful wax to "dirt paticles and water." **In this web-ad there is one more mention of wax, but not that it removes wax. TDD |
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Even chinese Q tips are junk quality:(
I did have the ear drops containing glycerin and peroxide along with the rubber bulb used to squirt warm water into your ears to flush them out but now I'm seeing "WaxVac" ear wax vacuum cleaner for sale at drug stores and Wallymarts. ^_^ http://www.waxvac.com/ my dad reports the ear vacuumn works well. like me his one ear is always clean, the other has lots of wax |
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Even chinese Q tips are junk quality:( Funny warning
The Daring Dufas posted for all of us...
And I know how to SNIP On 4/22/2013 6:33 AM, Stormin Mormon wrote: Yes, the Chinese have been sending us junk. I am as guilty as the next guy, I was in Harbor Freight recently, buying more flashlights. I can stop any time I want. That's creative, with the cotton swab in antiseptic. I use hydrogen peroxide to loosen the ear wax. I did have the ear drops containing glycerin and peroxide along with the rubber bulb used to squirt warm water into your ears to flush them out but now I'm seeing "WaxVac" ear wax vacuum cleaner for sale at drug stores and Wallymarts. ^_^ http://www.waxvac.com/ TDD IT WILL SUCK YOUR BRAIN OUT!!!! In my case I got nothing to worry about... -- Tekkie |
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Even chines Q tips are junk quality:(
Bob_Villa wrote in
: you're never suppose to put anything in your ear...just the outside of the ear opening. As any mother would tell you. How about sticking it up your ass? You can do that can't you? That's not too dangerous is it? Give it a try if your mother will let you. |
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On 4/22/2013 5:08 AM, Doug Miller wrote:
bob wrote in news:6b9780d8-e9b4-41b2-9b7f- : I am 56 and always cleaned my ears with q tips, never had a problem tll my GF bought some from a dollar store.. When I was about four years old, my mother taught me "never stick anything smaller than your elbow inside your ear." ... Everyone knows that. The OP needs to immediately disclose this dangerous practice to his health insurance company. He probably won't be able to get insurance anymore. And also immediately disclose to the girl friend. She is likely to abandon the 'damaged goods'. Disclosure is also required to future acquaintances. Why would they associate with anyone that can't even follow a mothers advice. |
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The OP needs to immediately disclose this dangerous practice to his health insurance company. He probably won't be able to get insurance anymore. I have no health insurance currently..... Disclosure is also required to future acquaintances. Why would they associate with anyone that can't even follow a mothers advice. My mom always cleaned my ears with q tips, all the way in. So I am following my moms advice |
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Even chines Q tips are junk quality:(
On Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:18:19 -0700 (PDT), bob haller
wrote: The OP needs to immediately disclose this dangerous practice to his health insurance company. He probably won't be able to get insurance anymore. I have no health insurance currently..... Disclosure is also required to future acquaintances. Why would they associate with anyone that can't even follow a mothers advice. My mom always cleaned my ears with q tips, all the way in. So I am following my moms advice Apple and trees. Dumb and dumber. |
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Even chines Q tips are junk quality:(
On 4/21/2013 10:21 PM, bob haller wrote:
I am 56 and always cleaned my ears with q tips, never had a problem tll my GF bought some from a dollar store.. It fell apart in my ear. checked other q tips from that package many just fell apart. cost me 79 bucks to get a doctor to remove it, after i was unable to get it out... I dont currently have health insurance most expensive box of q tips i ever bought I'll shop the dollar store but not buy anything that is consumed or used as medicine. I've had a few dealings with Chinese manufacturers and some of them don't even know the full content of ingredients in their products. |
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Even chines Q tips are junk quality:(
On Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:21:36 -0700 (PDT), bob haller
wrote: I am 56 and always cleaned my ears with q tips, never had a problem tll my GF bought some from a dollar store.. It fell apart in my ear. checked other q tips from that package many just fell apart. cost me 79 bucks to get a doctor to remove it, after i was unable to get it out... I dont currently have health insurance Healh insurance can be really expensive, but I have something you can afford, Q-tip insurance. Only 15 dollars a year, and it will pay for your new Q-tips and any medical bills resulting from them. A very good deal. Write me at misc 07 at big foot dot com (remove the blank spaces) and I will send you an iron-clad policy. The policy is underwritten by Q-Tip of Omaha. most expensive box of q tips i ever bought |
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On Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:10:25 -0400, micky
wrote: The policy is underwritten by Q-Tip of Omaha. Does this policy include an Extended Warranty for Q-Tips? |
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