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07 Apr 2006
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Blocked ear
I have a problem. Every time I bath and place my head under the water, my one ear becomes blocked. I don't know if it's water or maybe build up of wax. It takes about three days to clear out. Please help. Is there something I can use that can clean my ear out with if it’s because of wax build up that becomes worse due to warm water?
CyberDoc
Dear Luds
Don't put any earbuds etc in your ear - you can use Waxol to soften the wax and then ask your GP to rinse out your ears. Remember that ear wax is water soluble - so everytime you wash your hair, the wax softens and comes out anyway. You may have a plug that just needs removal now.
Don't put any earbuds etc in your ear - you can use Waxol to soften the wax and then ask your GP to rinse out your ears. Remember that ear wax is water soluble - so everytime you wash your hair, the wax softens and comes out anyway. You may have a plug that just needs removal now.
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