If the location of the swab in the ear is shallow, you can use sterilized tweezers to clip it out by yourself, but if the location is deeper and can not be removed, you need to consult a doctor in time for treatment.
If the cotton swab in the position of the ear mouth, you can let family members to help, in a well-lit environment, the use of sterilized tweezers directly out, but note that do not use your hands to pick, so as not to lead to the cotton swab more and more blocked deeper and deeper position can not be taken out of the case, you should consult a doctor to deal with.
If the swab is deeper in the middle of the ear canal, the doctor can use a cerumen hook to remove it directly, or use the external ear canal rinsing method to discharge it, and if it has reached the bottom of the ear, it can be removed with the help of an otoscope.
Note that no matter whether the ear is into the cotton swab, or other foreign objects, should be dealt with in a timely manner, they can not be removed in the case of timely medical treatment, so as to avoid damage to the ear, causing adverse consequences.