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A member asked:

I have applied 5 drops of cerumol in my ear for wax blockageand it seems to have blocked it even more!after hiw many hours will i be able to hear pply?

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You will: Probably need ear irrigation to dislodge the wax build up, so consult a doctor if you get no relief in 1-2 days. You might also have an outer ear infection.

Answered 2/8/2014

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