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Cotton Buds for Ear Cleaning

2025-08-22 11:50:47
Which cotton buds are good for ear cleaning. I am getting wax issues, if I go to the doctor they scratch my ear while wax removal and it happens every 2 months.So, what can I do at my home?
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Using cotton buds for ear cleaning is going to affect your ear canal badly in long term.
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Stop using ear buds, they are never advised by ENT surgeons.
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Use wax softner instead and get a proper examination done.

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Use wax clear ear drops 2 drops 4 times a day it will dissolve slowly Avoid water entry in ear

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Ear buds are for external use only. Nothing should be inserted in the ear. For wax use soliwax ear drops 6 drops 4-5 times a day for 7 days.

Answered2025-08-25 05:38:05

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Ear buds are not advised as it pushes wax more inside
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You should visit ent for wax removal You can ask for syringing method which uses water ti clean the canal

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