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Ear ache after using cotton buds

2020-05-13 18:51:28
I have pain in my ear after i used cotton buds for ear wax removal , is it serious , does i damaged my eardrum
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This could be ear infection (otitis externa)
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Avoid using ear buds Keep ear dry

Answered2020-05-14 03:43:25

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