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How often are you supposed to pick out ear waxes?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
As needed: Best not to pick out the ears, you risk injury or impacting the wax. Clean the ears with peroxide followed by a drop of mineral oil. Or you can use an otc wax kit. If you try that for a week without improvement, see your ent.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Depends: Depends on the person and how often wax forms....Varies with individuals.
Answered 3/29/2014
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