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How wax is removed from ears ? Any surgery is conducted or it is a normal procedure conducted during consultation in OPD. I have wax in my ear for which ear drops are given and asked me to come after 5 days. So how wax will be removed ??
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Wax is usually removed by syringing or suctioning. Both are painless OPD procedures and usually will take about ten minutes
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