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Ear wax removal

2017-12-07 08:40:09
I want to remove ear wax so i jyst wanted to know what is the method used to remove ear wax and does it hurt
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Hello user, Ear wax is very common and when impacted can lead to swelling and pain. There are various ways by which the wax can be removed. 1. Using jet of water or syringing 2. Using vacuum or suction 3. With an instrument called probe

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