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I have pain in the ear. Can u pls advise any antibiotic. Actualy cotton got stuck and it was removed.

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You seem to be suffering from acute otitis externa which is a common type of ear infection after removal foreign body from the ear canal. You may need to take antibiotics ear drops for few days ...  Read More

Actually today I clean my ear but unfortunately some cotton left in my ear how can I remove the cotton please help me sir any medicine available for it

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If cotton is left inside the ear canal then it needs to be removed under vision by a specialist. Otherwise it can be source of infection. How can medicines remove foreign body left inside ear? ...  Read More

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Hi, how do remove the cotton buds in my ear? my ear is super itchy and i try to use cotton buds but the cotton stock in my ear.

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Please visit a ENT doctor near you who can remove the Bud using a Endoscope or Lense or Microscope. ...  Read More

I was using ear bud, And cotton stuck in the ear.. Going to the hospital to remove it..is it painful to remove the cotton from ear?

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Never use cotton buds They are meant to be used for cleaning the pinna or part of external ear & never to be poked inside The external ear skin is in continuity with pinna, ear canal & the tym ...  Read More

After blood test when to remove cotton and how many days it will take to heal the vain pain when will the mark go

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You can remove in half an hour. ...  Read More

Cotton went inside ear seems to be lost we are not able to get it outside, please suggest me what to do..

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Can only be removed by ENT surgeon. ...  Read More

Sir I have cotton stuck in my ear which is not visible yet ....but I dont have any problem now I heard clearly everything .....is this serious problem or not

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Any unnatural thing is likely to cause infection. See an ENT doctor for this immediately. ...  Read More

I used a cotton ear bud and it got stuck in my ear canal. The stick came out and the cotton is still there. Ear is paining a lil bit. How to remove?

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Consult an ENT specialist. He will remove it ...  Read More

After bathing while cleaning the ear with ear bud, Cotton got Stück Inside the ear.. I am unable to remove it. Itz Deep inside

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Go to your nearest ENT surgeon ,he will remove it for you. ...  Read More

Is it safe to use cotton ear buds to remove dirt/wax from ear for cleaning ? As read somewhere that it is avoidable to use ear buds infact not to remove anything unless creating problem in ears

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Yes that's true.. You should not use anything to clean your ears. If there is a problem you should approach an ent specialist. ...  Read More

Hello, to reduce noise while sleeping, is it okay to place a small piece of cotton over the outer ear opening, or should I buy silicone earplugs? Which option is safer for daily use, and if earplug do you recommend any specific earplug brands? Thanks

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Any brand ...  Read More

Cotton is getting struck deep in belly button. Though maintain hygiene. Tried washing with mild soap, but Cotton is still there. No sign of infection, but in past had infection. Please suggest how I can remove the cotton from belly button. Can hydrogen peroxide be used or any natural way to clean cotton and dirt. Please suggest

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Don't worry ...  Read More

Which cotton buds are good for ear cleaning. I am getting wax issues, if I go to the doctor they scratch my ear while wax removal and it happens every 2 months.So, what can I do at my home?

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Johnsons ...  Read More

I had tympinoplasty type I on 26th march 2025. I am told to keep the cotton in the left ear. When i wake up in morning and change the cotton, i see some yellow liquid on the cotton. Please help. Doctor saying its normal. But i dont feel good about it.

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It can be gel foam coated with medicine for healing. Wait for sometime, it l be fine ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, I have some cotton and would like to know how I can use it for noise cancellation at home. Are there any additional materials or techniques you recommend to make it more effective for blocking noise? Thank you!

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Yes cotton can be used as a crude method of noise cancellation but at times a small piece of cotton in the ear can be difficult to remove and it can get pushed deeper into the ear canal. For protectio ...  Read More

What are the chances of contracting hiv or any other std from dried blood on cotton i dont know about that blood status i have gone to give my blood sample they used the cotton on my veins to clean that area and after taking blood they applied the cotton their to stop the blood leaked maybe the dried blood touched that punctured vein area and can i

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Take proper counseling to clear all ur doubts ...  Read More

I have gone to a famous lab to test my hiv status i saw the cotton they have used on me to disinfect my veins have a tiny mark on blood on that and then after taking blood they applied the same cotton on that area can i contract hiv in this senario Pls help

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Take proper counseling to clear all ur doubts ...  Read More

I had my great toe nail removed.The cotton dressing is stuck to the wound.I soaked in water but very painful and cotton is not coming out.What should I do?should i do dressing on top of it or leave it?

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Wash it It should come out eventually ...  Read More

How long can you put cotton ball on the affect teeth( Rct was performed) without any temporary filling. I am travelling to different city. Can I keep the cotton ball till 15 days?

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Hi as you know cotton can pop off anytime unless tightly packed. Even though a tooth is root canal treated if not sealed there can be microleakage and reinfection. Hence getting a temporary filling im ...  Read More

My newborn 2 weeks old boy's umbilical cord fell off and there was blood coming out so we put Neosprin powder with a cotton swab on it. Now the swab is stuck on the naval and it is not getting out. It is painful for the baby. How can I get rid of that cotton swab?

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Greetings kindly consult online so that I can guide you through the treatment ...  Read More

I am feeling sometimes that my right ear is blocked and something liquid in ears but not coming out . Today when I was cleaning my right ears with cotton buds there comes out some blood from it. Kindly suggest what to do There is no pain in my ears

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Kindly do not use buds to clean. Generally self cleaning inappropriately leads to bleed Get it examined for wax. If the latter is absent, then u may need not require any cleaning ...  Read More

I generally use an ear bud to clean my ears. However today while using one, i found that cotton has gotten stuck inside my ear. There is no pain yet but my ear feels jammed. I have used warm oil for the night. But i am seriously seeking help.

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Take ent consultation for endoscopic removal ...  Read More

Please let me know best dr for remove ears wax for my daughter. ?????????????????????????????????????

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Soliwax ear drops 2 drops thrice daily atleast for 5 days ...  Read More

My husband has removed ear wax from both the ears after that he started hearing less ( reduced by 50%) in one ear and feeling like air pressure ( like flight).. what should I do? I feel worried.. please help does it solve by own. FYI He has lots of wax deposited inside his ears and he used cotton buds

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No need to worry Kindly consult for better discussion ...  Read More

What are the ways to remove and clean ear wax from ears. Who is the right person to consult for the same.

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Put ear wax softening drops for continuosly for 5 days and visit a Ent specialist. ...  Read More

I am breastfeeding mother of two months old baby. I used my finger nail to remove ear wax in my right side ear. I went to ENT doctor, she used scope, said pus is there and prescribed medicines for cold related ear infections. She Gave xylometazoline hydrochloride nasal drops and asked me to put on right nose and asked to sleep on side which will re

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U can take zerodol sp for the pain and can’t prescribe ear drops before ascertaining the pathology, u need get a thorough consultation to properly diagnose it ...  Read More

I am facing ear problem from Last one week. While listening anything in little high volume sound to medium volume sound even for few seconds example listening TV, mobile noise of construction, fan sound, radio etc. And yesterday I used cotton to cover my ear so I will block noise minimize my ear pain and that cotton is stucked in my ear. So I have

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You will need to go physically to get it removed ...  Read More

I am suffering from ear pain in both ear while listening anything like TV sound Mobile so I used cotton and now cotton is stucked in my ear so do I need to visit clinic to Remove it or can I take online consultation to remove cotton and ear pain both can be done online which ia Better for me online or physical visit

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Detailed history needed ...  Read More

As daily cleaning I was cleaning my ears and suddenly realized that cotton from the ear bud got stuck in my right ear. Please suggest me way to get removed. Or atleast suggest Doctor near my place so I can visit them and can get it removed. I stay at Palava City, Dombivili East Thane 421204

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You need to go to doctor for removal. ...  Read More

Some cotton dust entered my nose now it's irritating Can I use saline nasel spray to clean it Currently I'm Covid positive

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Yes u can rinse ua nose with plain water then put saline nasal spray ...  Read More

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