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How to clean wax from ears
Hi, how should we go about cleaning wax from ears? I've tried cotton earbuds but they aren't as effective. Are there any ear drops, or other tools which can be used?
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Wax should be removed with ENT surgeon only.
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Dr. Geetha N
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
There is no need to clean the ear. Just by normal eating process and talking , the wax wil come out .
But if you use cotton bud or use a lot of ear phones it will not come out .
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consult for more detailed medication
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do not use ear phones too often and don't use cotton bud.
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