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Blockage in the ear

2021-06-06 09:27:17
Hi, My left ear has got blocked after cleaning it with a ear bud. And I've bought Drep ear drops. Please could someone suggest how to use it and what could have caused the blockage
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Greetings. From your history, its likely that you have pushed your ear wax deeper inside using the ear buds. Impacted wax may require direct consultation with proper medications. The drops you have attached by pic may not work accordingly.
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consult online/direct for proper evaluation and management.
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keep ear dry. avoid headbath. avoid ear buds.

Answered2021-06-06 09:49:42

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