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Ear slight pain and low hearing ability
Hi - my wife is breastfeeding a 4 month old baby. She is currently facing slight ear problem with some pain and low hearing ability. Can we use "clear wax" drops now? Is it safe? Please advise.
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Yes you can use
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It’s completely safe
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It's safe to use wax solvent in pregnancy ... No issues .. just don't use ear buds too vigorously
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avoid using ear buds
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Wax clear drops may be used however it swells the wax the symptoms might increase then you need to visit an ENT for manual removal of wax
Caution don't put sticks or buds too deep in ear
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Will need a ear wash after the ear wax has been softened by the drops, in a ENT clinic .
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get a ear wash done by a ENT Specialist
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Yes she can put clear wax, it’s safe
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Dr. Anuraj CP
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Malappuram
It’s always better to see an ENT directly if possible. Ear pain with low hearing can be due to a lot of causes including ear wax. It’s safer to see and diagnose
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