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Ear wax removal
What is the best way to remove ear wax at home. Also which ear drop to apply. Please suggest. Thank you
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Ear canal is curved.Self removal can cause injury and you will end up pushing wax more inside.Consult ENT specialist nearby
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Dr. Monica Agrawal
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
8 yrs exp
Jaipur
U can use soliwax ear drops
Don't try removal at home as it may injure you and may push wax inwards
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visit in person for proper evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Shradha Chandra
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
8 yrs exp
Bareilly
Use
E/d waxrid 4 drop 4 times a day
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Dr. Ankit Mishra
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
9 yrs exp
Bhopal
Wax removal not recommended at home. Donot put any ear drop without knowing actual problem in the ear. Its not always wax. Donot do blind cleaning
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Dr. Varalakshmi Govindappa
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Otorex ear drops can be used.
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It is always better to get the wax removal done by the ENT specialist
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