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What does it mean when ear canal is itchy and ear wax smells ?
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Ear canal: The above symptoms may indicate an infection of the exteral auditory canal. This is best definitively diagnosed by a doctor examining the ear, and is treated with antibiotic ear drops.
Answered 2/19/2019
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