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What can u do about wax build up n ur children's ears especially if its hard.

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Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

Flushing: Your pediatrician or an ENT can flush them out and there are otc kits you can use to irrigate the ears periodically to keep them clean.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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