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Earwax stopped after q-tip cleaning. any danger?
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Stopped?: Do you mean you have stopped making earwax? Not likely. We usually don't recommend using q-tips to clean your ears because they can cause problems. You may have packed the wax deeper into your ear and will need it flushed out. And please don't use the candle-smoke-gimmick to remove the wax, that is also dangerous.
Answered 3/13/2013
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