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A member asked:

My left ear hurts. and it feels like there is hard wax in there. but i dont what to do ?

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Dr. Patrick Kohlitz answered

See a doctor: You may have impacted ear wax which can be easily removed at most physician offices.

Answered 1/21/2015

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