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Ear canal abscess. are there any home remedies?
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Ear canal abscess: If it is a true abscess, you should be seen by a doctor and have the abscess drained and take antibiotics. At home you can clean it with peroxide and apply warm compress to help it drain better.
Answered 11/28/2017
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