I use swabs in my ears all the time, despite those 'warnings' not to. However, knowingly depositing contaminates into your mucosal system that compromise your immune system and act like Asbestos in the body is entirely different.

all of this is completely natural, common and not surprising to find in a swab.

This shouldn't be the case for a swab meant to be used in the way they're using it.

Are you scared of 100 foot cliffs? Would you jump off of one? Would you snort powdered Asbestos? It's not necessary to be scared in order to avoid unnecessary dangers to your health.