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Proper way to clean ear?

2023-02-03 15:06:42
I've heard somewhere that cleaning of ear with an earbud is making it even worse. So what's the solution?
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Ear should not be cleaned by yourself. It should be cleaned by ENT surgeon. Ear bud pushes ear wax more inde.

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Use cream on it

Answered2023-02-19 11:09:01

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Good evening! Ear has autocleansing mechanism Nothing to do specially for cleaning it If any symptoms kindly visit nearby ENT surgeon
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Avoid ear buds or q tips strictly It is dangerous

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