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I suspect i have a wax buildup in my left ear. there is reduced ability to hear when i wake in the morning. it improves through out the day normally after a yawn. what can i do to treat the build up?
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See your doctor : Meanwhile, ask your pharmacist about OTC preparations that help clear wax build-up in your ears, if available, read the labels carefully and don't exceed recommended dosage and duration, and don't force any object into your ear canal, good luck
Answered 6/17/2019
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