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Cotton from ear bud stuck in ear canal

2017-07-17 18:08:52
I used a cotton ear bud and it got stuck in my ear canal. The stick came out and the cotton is still there. Ear is paining a lil bit. How to remove?
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Consult an ENT specialist. He will remove it

Answered2017-07-19 12:41:22

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