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JIANGSU – Remember those times when our parents would nag us whenever we brought snacks to eat on the bed? It turns out there is some wisdom to their words, after all.
A woman named Xu woke up in the middle of the night due to severe pain in her ears and paid a hospital visit. To her astonishment, a small cockroach that managed to crawl into her ears was the culprit for her discomfort.
Though the cockroach put up a struggle, the doctor managed to pull it out after applying medicine into Xu’s ear twice.
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In an interview with Jiangsu News, Xu said the cockroach was most likely attracted by the crumbs her children left behind on the bed while snacking.
“My kids are still toddlers, so I always give them something to snack on. They like to eat it on the bed.”
“Probably because I was a bit careless and forgot to change the bedsheet, the cockroach must have crawled onto my bed without me realising it.”
You can watch the video here:
Here are some tips from health experts:
1. If an insect is found in the ear, do not dig it out or grab them with your hands. It may cause the insect to burrow itself even deeper, leading to the tympanic membrane’s perforation and a series of complications.
2. Use a flashlight and shine it into the ear canal. As most insects are attracted to light (also known as phototaxis), they will climb towards brighter spots.
3. Tilt your head to ensure the ear with the insect is upwards. Pour a small amount of oil into your ear until it overflows as this will help drown the insect faster without inflicting further damage to your eardrums.
4. If the above methods are inefficient or severe pain persists, seek medical attention immediately.
Health experts also remind the public to regularly pay attention to personal hygiene and clean up food storage areas. Eating in bed is highly discouraged, and if food debris is found, clean it up immediately and replace the bedsheet cover often.
Sources: (Weibo/ 江苏新闻)
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