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Does removing deep impacted ear wax hurt? flushing with water doesn't work.

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Dr. Scott Rickert answered

Specializes in Pediatric ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Min/Mild discomfort: Deep impacted wax can be removed carefully with only mild discomfort in a specialist (ENT) office with the right equipment. Occasionally drops are used to soften excessively hard wax for a few days prior to removal.

Answered 11/2/2019

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