Ear candling is not safe or effective Doctors do not recommend ear candling. The FDA advises against it, as well. Mehdizadeh says it is not safe, and it's not even effective at removing wax.
NICE doesn't recommend syringing because there is a lack of evidence to show it's safe and effective and – because the water pressure isn't controlled – there's a risk of bursting the ear drum. Ear ...
Ear candles are marketed as an easy solution for ... This technique can be a very safe and effective way to removing persistent blockages.