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What are some ways to clean your ears without using q-tips?
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Clean ears: The ears have their own self-cleaning system, and some amount of wax is actually protective for the ears. If wax build up gets to the point where your hearing is affected, I have my patients try some otc debrox for a few days then come in for irrigation. They also sell irrigation kits over the counter, but i tell my patients to be careful with them.
Answered 11/27/2017
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