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I cleaned out my boyfriends ears, then applied otomize ear spray. now his right ear is bleeding quite heavily. what should i do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If there is heavy: uncontrolled bleeding then medical eval is warranted. Did you apply pressure already?

Dr Davantzis and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/13/2014

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