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Doubt regd mechanised ear cleaning
I will be appearing for AFMC's screening tests, for which aspirants are reqd to get their ears cleaned by a doctor, for an unobstructed view of the eardrum.
My question is how much time I would have after a mechanised ear cleanup, after which the earwax buildup would be again significant enough to block the eardrum-view.
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get it cleaned 1 week prior to examination
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use cotton or ear plugs while going outside
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There is no defined time for the wax formation , it varies from person to person . If there is wax currently in both the ears then you should get it cleaned and once cleaned thoroughly u can be on a regular follow up of say 1-2 months to check if wax formation has happened again
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Wax won't accumulate in 1 week so get cleaning done a week before the test.
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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil
Allergist/Immunologist
26 yrs exp
Bangalore
Come down to my clinic. If you do need a cleaning, I am equipped to do it. As for a repeat buildup of wax, if you follow my instructions properly, you will not need a ear cleaning for at least another year.
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Dr. Shreya Mahendra
ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon
8 yrs exp
Hyderabad
You can get your ears cleaned by ENT specialist, a couple days before your screening test
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Dr. Oliyath Ali
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
It depends on the speed of cerumen production in your ear canals. Because different people have different types and also different speed of cerumen(wax) production. But I suggest u to get ua ear cleaned only by an ENT Surgeon under otoendoscopic guidance within a weeks time of ua screening.
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