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Could you suggest some home remedies to remove ear wax? Do doctors look into this issue and help to remove ear wax?

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The safest way to remove ear wax is indeed by a qualified ENT doctor . They will first have a look at your ear then give you wax dissolving ear drops as needed and then safely remove it ...  Read More

I am is 39 year old female. I was at home and was thinking to clean my ears as I feel there is wax collected in it. Can the ear wax be removed with the help of candle? Is it safe to use it? Will it burn my skin of the ears?

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no. not at all. i won't recommend you it, don't try by urself. you may end up injuring your ear possibly ear drum. ear is very sensitive and fragile structure. better to visit nearby ent specialist dr ...  Read More

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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

I want my ear wax removed, I feel the wax inside my ears. Is there any prescription which could be taken.

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If you are sure that there is impacted wax inside your ear canal then you need to use wax softener ear drops for atleast five days and the visit nearby ENT specialist for safe removal ...  Read More

How i can remove wax from ear at home,Any Ear Drop,i have not clear wax from 8 year

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Wax if impacted can't be removed in home. First it needs to be softened using wax softener ear drops for few days. Then you need to consult nearby ENT specialist so that he can remove it easily eithe ...  Read More

My 4 year old son has been complaining of severe ear pain since past 2 days. We tried putting warm oil too but it's not helping him much. We have showed the ENT specialist and he has said that there is impacted ear wax. How to remove impacted ear wax at home? is this safe?

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Impacted ear wax can't be removed at home or for that matter even by doctor. You need to put wax softener drops for few days and then visit nearby ENT specialist for safe removal ...  Read More

I have fullness in my ear.so kindly suggest me to remove ear wax properly.kindly give some ear drop for remove ear wax smoothly.

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Do not attempt to remove wax at home. Always visit ENT specialist for removal safely. If you are very sure its wax and have got it checked u can use dewax ear drops 3 drops thrice a day ...  Read More

Hi ! I have ear wax clogged in my ears and want to know if I can get the regular wax removal drops from the drug store and use them to remove it ? Or will an ENT have any other faster method to remove the ear wax easier? Thanks :)

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Use D wax ear drops 2 drops tds both ear... For few days.. ...  Read More

Her ear wax from both the ear removed 1.5 month ago but still her ears pain 1 on 2 times a day for few seconds

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This requires examination of the ear. Consider consulting an ENT doctor. ...  Read More

Till when do we have to use ear drops before removing ear wax? Is it 2 or 3 days or more.Reply as soon as possible

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It's depends on quantity of wax..please take it for atleast for 5 days ..4drop 4 Tim a day ...  Read More

Hi! I had earwax buildup and pressure feeling from past 5 days and got it removed yesterday by an ENT doc. He said that the entire wax is not out and suggested Waxonil spray. Now when I used waxonil my ear is blocked again similar as what it was before. I an prescribed waxonil for 10 days but the blockage feeling again is uncomfortable. Do I need

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It is due to softening of residual wax and covering ear drum. You need to get it removed once more ...  Read More

Good evening sir I have ear wax problem How much cost remove ear wax in Hyderabad sir Both ears sir Please reply

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It is different from doc to doc and how much wax you’ve it can range from 200 to 500 ...  Read More

I recently had a cold, and afterward I started having sharp pain in my right ear. I had some jaw pain the day before, and I think it might’ve been from earwax. I used a cotton swab, which made the pain worse, and now the pain keeps coming back when I’m not taking pain medication. I also have a slight fever. I’ve been using warm oi

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Use Wax el drops for 3 days Followed by wax removal with ent specialist physically ...  Read More

It's been 2 days I was cleaning my ear with ear bud but due to wax buildup I am not able hear properly from my left ear ... I was using Soliwax drops

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Physical examination and cleaning of ear by doctor will be good ...  Read More

Having ear pain and will visit ENT tomorrow. My husband says it is hard ear wax he can see using torch. Can i take paracetamol or any other salt as pain killer?

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Yes you can have. ...  Read More

Can hardened ear wax come out on using ear drops.Is it safe to go ENT as scraping tool used by ENT can be dangerous to teeth?

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When we use earbuds in inappropriate way… that is what causes infection… First you use waxrid ear drops thrice or more in a day… once wax softens .. some amount will come out and some will be leftover ...  Read More

Please suggest ear drops for removal of ear wax from 7 to 8 yr old kid ear. She is not able to hear low voices from 3 to 5 days and we have never put anything in her ear

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Use Dewax ear drops and simple cotton cloth to remove it Do not use ear buds Still persisting, consult a Pediatrician ...  Read More

I have played Holi a few days back so I have just checked my ear wax with a q tip today and it is green so I am worried as Google said something about the ear infection so is there any other diagnostic for this

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Hello, It might be because of the holi colour which may go inside the ear canal and mixed with the wax while having a bath or cleaning. No need to worry so much unless or until it's green colour dis ...  Read More

I got my impected wax removed , doctor did it manually using curette, suction and irrigation for long time to make wax soft ..I would like to get an advice can irrigation caused any effect in inner ear which caused tinnitus . shown to many doctors all says ear canal and drum is ok .

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Do audiometry test to rule out any nerve impairment ...  Read More

He never complain of any ear problem but I found some hard wax in his ear.Should I go to ENT and get it cleaned?

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Take Ear drop Soliwax 2 drops 3 times a day for five days After that visit ent for ear cleaning ...  Read More

Around a year ago , had a right ear blockage . Settled on its own in 4days .Jan 2025, again the same problem cropped up . General physician prescribed wax drops , cold meds and antihistamines for 5days. In 2 days the ear popped open and was ok. 10 days back , inserted a q tip to clean ear wax , it went back to being blocked . Put the drops for 2 d

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My dentist recommended removing all four wisdom teeth due to alignment issues, as my lower wisdom teeth are positioned horizontally. This is necessary before starting my invisible alignment treatment. Additionally, I have mild pain on the right side, and the dentist suspects a cavity that might require an RCT, which will be confirmed after further

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Do as suggested by your dental surgeon ...  Read More

Is waxing and pedicure safe during pregnancy?? Please answer ?? In the first trimester ??

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Please consult online for proper assessment and detailed prescription. ...  Read More

My left ear is not opening up properly. It gets blocked frequently . I am trying to remove wax but it pains a lot

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Ear block can happen due to many causes. Often patients will go to physicians and take medications for the pain and drops with may or may not resolve the issue. ...  Read More

Hello Dr, my daughter is 3.5 months old she keep pulling her ears. I checked and there is lots of wax. How do I help her to remove wax. Thank you

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Hello my frd Put soliwax kid ear drops ...  Read More

Are there any safe and effective ways to remove acne scars at home?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Few days back I couldn't hear properly as I had wax in my ear, I consulted an ENT specialist and used soliwax and got it cleaned by the dr. yesterday only but still I am feeling a kind of barrier inside my ear as if something is still hampering my hearing. It's making me uneasy. What should be done in this case. Kindly suggest.

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physical examination. ...  Read More

Sir, I am from Assam. My 6.5 year old son is having ear wax frequently . I have visited ent for clearing the wax 7 months back, but now his ear are again itching I have given him soliwax drops. I want to ask you can I clear the wax by syringe at home, as the ent have done last time. Or should I take him to the ENT again. Regards.

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Don't clean yourself.Take him to a nearby ENT for ear cleaning. ...  Read More

My son is 16 months old.He is itching his left ear so much so when. I check i found something in his ear as shown in the photo please check what it is and tell me the issue

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Soliwax ear drops 2 drops tds*5days ...  Read More

My son is 3 yrs old.he has full of ear wax..using ceruclean drop (1 drop ) 3 times...still wax is there.. what should we do..

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Get the ears cleaned by an ent specialist ...  Read More

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