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A member asked:
Ent cleaning wax out my ears and used hydrogen peroxide but think she forgot i have perforated eardrum both sides now m my ear hurts bad she was also not gentle will i be ok?
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Ear infection ?'s: Manual cleaning of wax buildup in the ear canal can be very painful even if done by an ENT physician. Unlikely to cause an infection, but if pain continues , go back to the ENT for an exam and appropriate treatment.
Answered 12/5/2020
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