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I have plugged ears and got an earwax removal kit,but it says don't use if i have an perforated eardrum,i've had one but it was many years ago,?
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Earwax: If you had a perforation many years ago this has more than likely healed. The warning usually refers to a new perforation.
Answered 8/1/2018
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