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Had gone to doctors got antibiotics for ear pain still had clogged feeling did ear wax drops flushed with water then used q tip to try and get wa?
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Clogged ear : Could feel clogged from a resolving ear infection and may take a few weeks to recover completely
Answered 1/19/2017
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I would not: recommend Q-tips for getting the wax out. You are more likely to push the wax back in, or even run the risk of perforating your eardrum. It would be preferable to go back to the doctor to re-check your ears there. They may be able to flush them in the office, or you can see a specialist who can do this under direct visualization.
Answered 1/17/2017
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