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What is the definition or description of: ear irrigation?
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Ear irrigation : This is just washing the ear with fluid.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Flush with liquid: Any use of liquid instilled into the ear canal could be described as ear irrigation (best done by a professional). Sometimes, the ear canal can become filled with excess wax (cerumen). One way to remove this excess is to gently flush the canal with liquid. Ear irrigation with a combination of alcohol and a vinegar solution is used by some after swimming to prevent ear infections.
Answered 11/4/2020
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