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A member asked:
Is it ok to leave earwax removal drops in your ear overnight?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
No: Bad idea, can cause significant irritation and even infection from skin breakdown.
Answered 11/15/2020
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Follow Directions: Depending on what type of drop you are using it may be ok... Read the instructions carefully. In truth, it is very difficult to "get the drops out" completely anyway. Consider going to an ENT to get an in-office cleaning at your convenience.
Answered 3/25/2019
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No: The drops can irritate the canal skin causing problems. If you look at my previous posts regarding wax you know i think that you should just leave the wax alone.
Answered 11/17/2017
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