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Impacted ear wax

2017-10-01 20:06:33
Left ear blocked. Thought was infection went to doctors advised both ears full wax. Right ear worse but that us not blocked. How long to see improvement. Using Olive oil
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Impacted wax needs to be removed under vision by a specialist. Olive oil is used to soften the wax so that ENT specialist can remove it easily by suctioning or syringing. Olive oil does not dissolve the wax
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2017-10-04 01:57:22

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