Ear wax issue

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Ear wax issue

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Can i use ear buds to remove ear wax its very irritating or can i have any other option to remove it

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Dr. Harshita TR

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 12 yrs exp Bangalore

Its a myth that ear wax has to be removed always. Wax actually protects our ears from external sources. Also ear buds length is quite long in comparison to the length of our ear canal which is hardly few centimetres. So chances of injuring your ear is more while cleaning it aggressively.

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wax solvents help. Otoscopic examination and getting it removed by the doctor ensures that your ear drum is safe.

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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil Allergist/Immunologist 26 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil

Allergist/Immunologist 26 yrs exp Bangalore

NO! PLEASE MEET AN ENT SPECIALIST! We have specific tools to do it safely.