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Excessive earwax buildup, hard to hear is effecting everyday life. treatments?
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Hydrogen peroxide: Gentle irrigation with room temperature 3% hydrogen peroxide dissolves earwax well. If wax has accumilated for a while, and hardened, professional cleaning may be necessary to get started on your routine.
Answered 12/17/2017
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