Ear full with wax

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Ear full with wax

Asked for Male, 32 Years

My ear is full of wax and when I insert earbud it pains. Please recommend any good ear cleaning solution.

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Dr. Lakshmi Ranjit

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 5 yrs exp Ernakulam

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You can try waxonil ear drops. But ear pain needn't be only because of wax. U need to be sure its not an infection else using wax drops can worsen it.

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Take online consultation if no improvement

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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 6 yrs exp Anand · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jaimini Thakkar

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 6 yrs exp Anand

Ear bud is for external use only. It should not be inserted in the ear. Insert soliwax ear drops 4 drops 3 times a day for 5 days then consult ENT surgeon for removal of wax. Do not remove by yourself.