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2. I’m an ear doctor — this is how to safely remove ... - AOL

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   Cotton swabs "really weren't made to clean your ears — all they do is just push the wax deeper down into your ear canal and this causes an impaction," Dr. Tonia L. Farmer advised.

3. Tips to clean your ears — and why ENTs want you to stop ...

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   Not only does ear candling not remove ear wax, they say, but it can be extremely dangerous and cause burns. Instead, people should see their ENT for a professional, in-office cleaning.

4. No swabs: This is the safe way to clean your ears - AOL

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   Try ear drops: Patients clean their ears with cerumenolytic agents, which help loosen ear wax, says Villagas, who notes that there are many over-the-counter options available. Mandal suggests ...

5. Ear pick - Wikipedia

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   When done incorrectly, significant amounts of ear wax may be pushed deeper into the ear canal rather than removed. The lining of the ear is delicate and can be easily damaged. The ear is also self-cleaning and earwax is needed to protect the ear from dirt, dust, and bacterial infections. [12] [obsolete source]

6. Ear drop - Wikipedia

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   The excess ear wax may also harden causing an impaction and discomfort. Healthcare providers recommend against reaching into the ears to clean it because the ear wax may be pushed even deeper into the ear canal. [6] Drops to safely break up earwax are available over-the-counter and are labeled 'otic' drops. [12]

7. Cerumenolytic - Wikipedia

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   Cerumenolytics are used to soften and break up ear wax. Using a cerumenolytic can reduce the need for flushing the ear with irrigants for wax removal. Additionally, cerumenolytics can also facilitate the manual removal of ear wax. [1] Overall, all cerumenolytics are considered to be equivalent in efficacy. [2]