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2024-05-15 11:21:35
Hi I have used soliwax for five days but my ear wax is still hard to pull out for my doctor. He is asking me to use for five more days, Any tips to soften the wax at the earliest.
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Could be keratosis Obturans and needs removal for sure.

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Use soliwax for 7 days 3 to 4 times per day. While using on right ear, after putting drops loe down with right ear up for 2 to 3 min.. same on other side

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Hii Sometimes it may take more than 5 days . You can use upto 5 drops 4 times a day . This will usually help .
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dont use and ear buds / dont try to remove by self

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U have to continue same drop as it is a good ear drop

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Use the wax solvent for 3 days more and get it removed
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use drops generously, atleast 10 drops three times a day

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5drops, 2hourly once. Close ears with cotton after applying drops, for half an hour. After 5days you can do ear cleaning with ent doctor

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6-7 drops 5 times a day. ear cleaning sos

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