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An insect entered my ear
Yesterday mid night by 2:00am insect entered into my ear i got pain. so wake up clean the ear with ear buds still feels flying insect. so clean with water still have same problem. as per the suggestions in internet i followed i poured vegetable oil inside the ear. i waited for few minutes i feel so how okey...
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Please consult an ENT specialist who will check your ear canal and ear drum to know whether there is still an insect. Sometimes there can be remnants of insect inside..
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Using oils or any other substances in ear can be harmful and may rupture the ear drum.
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