Ear Wax When Cleaned - Dear Dr, Please See Attached Pic Is

Ear wax when cleaned

Asked for Female, 22 Years

Dear dr, Please see attached pic is it wax or blood iam confused, I saw it when I cleaned by ear buds

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Dr. Manisha.M

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 8 yrs exp Hyderabad

It is wax mam .... plz don't worry

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