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I need an effective way to remove ear wax at home, i see these tools with a spiral at the end, do these work? they say they do not push the wax like a qtip, instead you spin the spiral to collect the wax so you can get it out, are these safe?
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Talk to the pharmacist at the local pharmacy for an ear wash kit that may help in washing out ear wax, For information: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/ear-wax-removal-101-the-best-and-safest-ways-to-clear-clogged-ears/
Answered 12/13/2022
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