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How should ear irrigation feel?
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Ear irrigation: If done gently should feel just like water in the ear when showering or bathing. Should not be painful.
Answered 2/24/2018
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Don't: Generally I don't recommend ear irrigation. It can lead to infection or even tympanic membrane perforation. If you want to clean your ear, try white vinegar drops. If you do irrigate the ear, the vinegar drops will restore the pH of ear canal.
Answered 3/17/2021
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