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I have an artificial nail when i was cleaning my ears with nails i released my nail was broken and i lost some part of that nail and am worried that it was remained inside in my ears, must be possible that part of nail is in my ear??
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Yes, it is possible but the outer ear canal is very sensitive so you should have some symptoms when a foreign body is there. Even a tiny hair can bother you a lot when it lodges in there. If you do not have any symptom, chance of the artificial nail piece is likely not there. Good luck!
Answered 3/2/2023
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