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I need to clean my ear wax

2017-08-04 16:31:05
I have visited the ENT he diagnosed my left ear with impacted wax he prescribed ear drop named softowax something and said to visit again in 4 days for wax excavation is it correct or not? Should go for drops or consult other ?
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Review to same doctor.He will clear your wax without problem.
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Don't put anything in ears other than those drops.
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trust your doctor.

Answered2017-08-04 17:47:14

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