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Is it advisable to get your ears cleaned by a doctor? Do I need to put any medicine in my ear before I go

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There is no need for any scheduled ear cleaning If you have heaviness or sense of blockage then consult ENT ...  Read More

How often should we clean our ears by a specialist? Is it necessary to clean the ears? Or should we leave it be?

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Only if having decreased hearing or itching or tinnitus ...  Read More

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I can feel dat i have ear wax but cant able to clean it .. so how should it possible to clean my ear

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Don't try to remove by yourself as it may cause injury in the ear canal..put wax softening ear drop 3-4 drops thrice a day at least for 5 days.. visit an ENT specialist for wax removal.. ...  Read More

What is the best ear drops to use to clean the ears.. Please advise.................................

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This platform does not permit prescription. Suggest you contact me via direct teleconsultation mode. ...  Read More

Which medicine should I prefer for cleaning ear due to which it looks clean and feel relief.

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Ears are self cleansing organs and need not be cleaned. More you try to clean more problems you create. So because of obvious reasons there are no ear cleaning medications. If you have impacted wax th ...  Read More

I wants to clean my ears,i heared some little from right ear. But I wants to clean my both ears. Can I go to any doctor.

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Visit an ent specialist ...  Read More

What are the charges for getting ear cleaned (wax cleaning)? My ear is always itchy I feel I have an issue of ear wax.

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Impacted wax can be cleaned after softening it with wax softeners. It can be cleaned either by syringing or suctioning. Charges depend on the the doctor and type of procedure being carried out ...  Read More

Want to clean my ear as hearing is low.so suggest something to clean my ear.or some eardrop for cleaning

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Use Otorex ear drops three drops three times daily for five days ...  Read More

What should be the frequency of being my ears cleaned and where should I get them cleaned? Should I go meet some experts ear cleaners?

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Get it done once in 6 months from an ENT surgeon. ...  Read More

Is professional ear cleaning a good option? I try not to use earbuds frequently and was thinking of getting my ears cleaned by a doctor. Please advice.

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Normally, ears clean on their own. All we need to do is wipe the outer part with a wet cloth after bath. You don't need to see a doctor if you don't have any problems. ...  Read More

Hearing blocked after at home ear wax removal with ear buds. Right ear issue, no issue in the left ear. Ear cleaning after putting warm oil in ear overnight

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May be wax is pushed towards your eardrum with ear bud which is causing blockage Get ENT examination done ...  Read More

My son is 2 years old. I noticed some yellowishness on his teeth and a bit of oral smell, despite brushing 2 times a day. He is using non-fluoride Colgate toothpaste suitable for 0-2 year olds. 1)What can I do to reduce yellowness on his teeth and oral smell. 2) Is it safe to introduce fluoride based. He is using non-fluoride Colgate toothpaste cu

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Hello The yellowishness might be calculus deposition which is hard to remove. That either be removed by professional cleaning but since the child is small you can wait for a while. You can use CHEERI ...  Read More

I’ve been experiencing mild to strong itching in both ears for a while. I suspect it might be due to earwax, but when I try to clean with earbuds, nothing really comes out. I’ve also noticed a slight decrease in my hearing ability compared to before. There’s no pain, discharge, or other major discomfort. Could you please advise what might be causin

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Hi. Your symptom could be due to your habit of ear probing itself. There are several issues with ear probing. 1. You are putting your ear at risk by removing the protective ear wax ( yes !!! Ear wax ...  Read More

I have some infection in my ears. I clean it everyday properly but i see a layer of fungus like it is not properly moisturised i tried applying my moisturiser as well but of no help.

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Kindly go for direct consultation with doctor, as that would be better to solve your queries . ...  Read More

I have got my dental cleaning done a week ago. I still feel sensitivity in my teeth and a Lil jaw pain. Also I have ulcers in my mouth post the cleaning procedure Been using Rexidin gel and Vantej toothpaste as told by the doctor. How long would the sensitivity persist? Any other tablets or gels to be used? Awaiting response.

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Hi, The sensitivity will subside in a few days. Use the toothpaste and gel as prescribed. If your ulcers does not heel after 2 days, visit your dentist for a review. ...  Read More

I am experiencing ringing sound in my right ear for past 6 days. I had developed cough and cold along with throat ache and had gone to an ENT specialist he had cleaned my wax but after that I am experiencing continuous ringing on that ear. Although my cough cold is now resolved but this issue still remain which is causing a lot of stress to me. Kin

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Firstly, Impedance audiometry need s to be done for u. ...  Read More

Do ENT doctors sometimes use afrin nose spray in the ear Off label? I had a doctor put it in my ear and was wondering if it was safe.

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If u have any discomfort in the ear, consult an ENT specialist ...  Read More

An ENT put afrin nose spray in my ear. I have a perforated ear drum is that normal or can it cause damage to my inner ear?

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Sir you can contact near by doctor for check up ...  Read More

Ear canal swollen shut since 2 days No other problem like pain , headache, and ear discharge. Please tell the treatment plan.

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Are u a frequent swimmer? Needs to see the ear canal to assess the pathology for further treatment Looks like benign disease ...  Read More

Dear doctor, I had right side ear surgery on July 2023 now it's earwax in my ear How to clean wax please give me any suggestions And left side ear is paining due to cold please give me any suggestions

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Put soliwax and visit doctor after 3-4 days later he will clean it ...  Read More

Which cotton buds are good for ear cleaning. I am getting wax issues, if I go to the doctor they scratch my ear while wax removal and it happens every 2 months.So, what can I do at my home?

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Ear buds are for external use only. Nothing should be inserted in the ear. For wax use soliwax ear drops 6 drops 4-5 times a day for 7 days. ...  Read More

My son 13 year old he going to swminng pool come home he has fever and lest ear pain i saw doctor he clean ear vax removal and 7 days antibiotic tablet and eardrop vax removal after ear discharge i going second ent doctor he saw ear and he said niddle type hole in eardrum he take same medicine antibiotic and eardrop my son totally feet taken this m

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ...  Read More

What will be the cost of laser dental cleaning? What is the difference between regular deep cleaning and laser cleaning?

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Hi You can go for normal ultrasonic cleaning even it will be as effective as laser and is cost effective too Laser cleaning causes less pain less bleeding other than that it does the same job as norma ...  Read More

I have wound in just opening of right ear and i felt pain and itching also .no fever no pus no hearing loss but some blood spot i saw while i am cleaning it through ear bud .what should i do . can I use in eardrops after 5 days no blood spot but itching my ear is also dry please advice.

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Medication along with topical antiseptic cream ...  Read More

My mother got hurt by the door latch. The bleeding wasn't stopping due to blood thinners. We showed her at AIIMS, they gave one stitch but there is swelling around the eye. AIIMS didn't give any medicine, nor did they check the file. What medicine can we give for the swelling (considering she's a cardiac patient)? And should we give Augmentin or z

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Hello there, This seems to be a superficial cut which they have already sutured/stitched so there is no need to cover the wound with dressing. Just keep local hygiene and wash with water. Regarding ...  Read More

I have wound in just opening of right ear and i felt pain and itching also .no fever no pus no hearing loss but some blood spot i saw while i am cleaning it through ear bud .what should i do . please advice.

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Pls get your ear examined,to rule out furuncle/otitis externa ...  Read More

Few days back I used ear wax clean drops to clean my ear in two days it started giving problems every mrg after waking up early was close . The I used hydrogen peroxide . Now at present I am feeling ese blocked not able to hear properly and it feels uncomfortable. What to do

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Go to ENT doctor for examination and medication ...  Read More

Hello dr, my baby is 1 year old. He has developed pus filled pimple 1 month after ear piercing as attaching image below and iam cleaning it with saline solution. But no improvement and should I apply any ointment for it plz suggest.

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Remove the ear ring ...  Read More

It's been 2 days I was cleaning my ear with ear bud but due to wax buildup I am not able hear properly from my left ear ... I was using Soliwax drops

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Get it checked by ent specialist ...  Read More

I had issue of frequent fungal ear infection it's recurring and it happens in left ear only Every year I suffer with this issue, ent specialist cleans ear and prescribed medicines but after few months it again comes back

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check blood sugar level. Do not let water to go inside the ear. ...  Read More

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