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My 7 yr old son has purple ear wax. it is wet and very sticky. what does this indicate?

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Dr. Hushang Haghighat answered

Evaluation: He should see his pediatrician to remove the wax and evaluate the ear to find the cause so be treated.

Answered 9/6/2020

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A member asked:

My 7 yr old son has purple ear wax. it is wet and very sticky. what does this indicate?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hushang Haghighat answered

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