If the cotton is stuck in the ear, it is recommended that the patient should consult an ENT doctor at the ear, nose and throat department of a regular hospital as soon as possible. In this case, the cotton usually needs to be removed with tweezers. Cotton stuck in the ear can affect the hearing of this side of the ear and may cause other discomfort, so it is important to pay close attention to it and seek medical attention at a regular hospital as soon as possible. If the cotton ball is blocked in the ear for a long time, it may lead to local inflammation and infection.