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What is cerumen impaction and more importantly will the doctor clean out the ear or what?

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Dr. Alexander Gorup answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Ear wax buildup: There are plenty of home remedies, but for large accumulations, you would do best seeing an ent. Trying other things could lead to more problems.

Answered 1/1/2014

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