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These days I am seeing lots of videos on the use of ear candles for removing ear wax. Is it safe and recommended ?
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Ear wax is a protective substance produced by our ear canal skin and unless it is excessive or impacted there is no reason to remove it. Impacted wax cannot be removed by any method by yourself and such attempts may injure your ear.
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