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Ears flushed at dr office today due to wax build up.he said the wax is out.ears still clogged due to water from the flushing.how long will this last?

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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

1day: Usually evaporates within 24 hours. You can get swimmers ear ear drops to help get rid of the water

Answered 7/4/2014

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A member asked:

Ears flushed at dr office today due to wax build up.he said the wax is out.ears still clogged due to water from the flushing.how long will this last?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

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