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Scratcing ears with fingers everytime
Hi My son 2.8 yrs old is scratcing his ears everytime. 3 months back when he is doing the same, I took him to pediac and they said , there is no wax and it is clear. Gave drep ear drops to use. Since a month he is scratcing his ears putting his finger inside... How can I identify of there is wax in his ears.  He doesn't say any pain, but he scratch. Please suggest.
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It's normal behaviour.  It's due to dryness in the ear. But putting any drops with out testing is not good. So pls consult a Ent surgeon in person .
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Check the ear canal colour. If it's Dark brown in colour then it's wax. If it's pearly white and shiny then it's clear.
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If it's not wax, it could be allergy
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syp allegra, 2 ml at night after food for 3 days
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If you are in agra meet me personally in my opd
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