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My ears constantly feel clogged or inflamed. is there a way to perhaps get rid of this problem, maybe by somehow cleaning them out? and if so, how?

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Dr. David Sire answered

See your physician: Some people make increased cerumen which is the wax-like secretion of the glands of the ear canal. This gets inflammed and sometimes infected. It is best to be examined and the cerumen extracted and they a topical program suggested. Do not try to use q-tips as they increase the problem.

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Answered 6/11/2017

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A member asked:

My ears constantly feel clogged or inflamed. is there a way to perhaps get rid of this problem, maybe by somehow cleaning them out? and if so, how?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Sire answered

Dr Byars agreed

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