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There is very little wax in my ears. my doctor prescribed acetic acid drops. what exactly do these do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Acetic acid otic: is sometimes used to treat infections of the external ear canal.

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Answered 8/25/2016

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