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Fly flew into my ear
An insect (most probably a small fly) flew into my left ear. I tried to dodge it, but I still feel that some portion of it could be left as I can feel weird in my ear. What is the course of treatment?
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Anand
please get done physical examination and get it removed.
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Dr. Chirag Yashlaha
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
9 yrs exp
Indore
Endoscopic removal
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Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Udaipur
Hi, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT.
If an insect has entered your ear, it’s important not to poke or try to remove it yourself, as this can cause injury to the ear canal or push it deeper.
Next Steps
Tilt your head to the side (affected ear up) and gently pour a few drops of warm (not hot) mineral oil, baby oil, or glycerin into the ear — this may help kill or float out the insect.
Avoid using earbuds, pins, or fingers.
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since you’re still feeling discomfort, it’s possible that parts of the insect remain inside. It’s best to visit an ENT specialist at the earliest for otoscopic examination and safe removal.
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Dr. Himani Gupta
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
8 yrs exp
Guwahati
It could be a sensation or could be part leftover…
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Urgent ENT consultation
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Dr. Manisha.M
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
8 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Plz visit the ENT clinic for proper evaluation of the ear and get it removed by the ENT doctor
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Dr. Farha Naaz
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
U shd visit a dr so that we can remove it under visualization
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