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I have acrylic nails, and while scratching my ear in the middle of the night one came off and is now lodged in my ear. i cannot see it, but can feel ?
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See an ENT: Do not try to remove this yourself as you risk perforating the ear drum. Have your ear evaluated by a board certified otolaryngologist who will have the equipment and expertise to remove it.
Answered 5/13/2016
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