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If i have cerumen impaction, will the doctor clean out the ear? what will they do?

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Dr. Jonathan Field answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Allergy & Asthma

Ear impact ion: if it is a true impacted ear canal, the goal is to remove the impacted cerumen (wax) this is done usually with drops containing peroxide or another cerumen removal material. Often it is in flushed with sterile saline or water using a pressure device or an aerosol. If this is not helpful the wax is sometimes remove manually using a forceps. Procedures generally well tolerated with minimal pain.

Answered 1/11/2015

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