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I have been using ear wax removal for 4 days. my ear still feels full. & hurt. what should i do?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

ENT: Please contact your family doctor. If they do not clean out ears or irrigate the ears then you need to be seen by an ENT (ear, nose and throat) specialist.

Answered 4/17/2015

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