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I think that a bug crawled into my ear. how can i get it out?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

ENT: If your sure there is a bug in there, put rubbing alcohol into ear canal. But will die. Then see ENT doc to remove the bug.

Dr Singer and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 9/15/2017

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Bug in Ear: Only a qualified medical professional should remove it. Go to ER or Urgent Care.

Dr Cattano and 8 doctors agreed

Answered 4/30/2015

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