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A member asked:
What is the sense of having oiled cotton pads in ears when taking shower? i should not clean my ears with a finger and sticks.
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Ear Protection: It sounds like you are attempting to protect your eardrum from water from showering. Do you have a hole in one or both of your eardrums?
Answered 5/31/2014
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