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Cotton swab stuck inside my ear

2017-11-11 03:20:59
After using the ear buds the cotton swab got stuck inside my ear last night. I tried a lot but no avail.
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Please see an ENT specialist who will remove the cotton easily  by a forceps.
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do not try to remove yourself as you may push it in side or damage the ear drum

Answered2017-11-13 16:13:42

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