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Hi docs, would warm water and vinegar help remove ear wax?

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Perhaps but...: Accumulation of ear wax is common ; can be challenging to remove- even in my office with ear syringes and tools to directly scrape out the wax it can take a long time. I recommend you try hydrogen peroxide to soften the wax- see http://earthclinic.Com/cures/ear-wax-removal-home-remedy.Html but if you have a large accumulation of ear wax you may need to see a doctor (or nurse) to have it removed.

Answered 6/8/2019

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