Ear candling: Should general practitioners recommend it?

Journal List Can Fam Physician v.53(12); 2007 Dec PMC2231549 As a library, NLM provides access to scientific literature. Inclusion in an NLM database does not imply endorsement of, or agreement with, the contents by NLM or the National Institutes of Health. Learn more: PMC Disclaimer | PMC Copyright Notice Can Fam Physician. 2007 Dec; 53(12): 2121–2122. PMCID: PMC2231549PMID: 18077749Should general practitioners recommend it?J. Rafferty, MB CHB, A. Tsikoudas, FRCS DLO, and B.C. Davis, FRCS EDAuthor information Copyright and License information PMC DisclaimerEar wax accumulation is one of the most common otologic conditions seen in primary care; removing ear wax is the most common ears, nose, and throat procedure carried out in the community. With the increasing use of and interest in complementary medicine in the United Kingdom1 and elsewhere, it is not surprising that ear candling has developed such a following.Ear candling involves placing a hollow candle (made from a fabric tube soa...