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Ear wax cleaning

2018-09-13 07:50:31
Please suggest a child friendly ear drop for clearing ear wax of my daughter. She is 8 years old. Kindly help
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If you are sure it is wax, you may use waxoff or soliwax etc. But prior examination is very important.
Next Steps
visit and ent doctor for cleaning after 5 days.
Health Tips
in case of pain. please get examined before starting medications

Answered2018-09-13 08:43:21

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