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Ear plug stuck in ear canal?
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Your call: It may work its way out over time day or night. A little mineral oil on the plug may help in time. Many GP's and all ENT docs would have special tweezers or forceps that can remove it safely & verify the canal was not damaged.
Answered 12/28/2020
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