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A member asked:

Impacted ear wax - i've tried home remedies; peroxide, drops , bulb syringe, yet it seems to have made my issue worse. should i continue, or see doc?

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See an ENT: please have your ears evaluated by a board certified otolaryngologist who will be able to examine your ears and remove the cerumen under direct vision

Answered 3/28/2018

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