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I have ear wax ,i use marine ear drops and olive oil don't work now i can't hear .please help.

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Dr. John Rhoades answered

DR visit: Your Health Care Provider will be able to remove the impacted wax.

Answered 1/30/2019

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A member asked:

I have ear wax ,i use marine ear drops and olive oil don't work now i can't hear .please help.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Rhoades answered

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