Ear Wax

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Ear wax blockage?

Let's see what is available for earwax removal over-the-counter.
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Wax is a sticky liquid (not really wax) called cerumen that helps protect the ear canal by suppressing bacteria growth in the canal, trapping dirt and other small particles and even insects.

It should wash away along with the trapped debris naturally by jaw movements drying and falling out from the ear without you even knowing, but then again with wax, the build up may get hard and keep getting larger.

How do you know you have ear wax problem anyway? Let's find out first.


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Is it ear wax?

Which of these are you experiencing at the moment?
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All of the above?
Well let's rule out other things that may cause these.
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Also earache?
Ear wax can cause this, let's rule out other causes of earache.
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Alright
These can be a sign and symptom of ear wax.
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Let's continue and rule out other causes of these signs and symptoms.

None of these?
You may not have ear wax blockage then.
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Are you experiencing hearing loss or reduced hearing in one or both ears?
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Did you recently have an ear infection?
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Seek urgent care or call the doctor.
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Here is why:

  • Your ear would need further evaluation

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Are you experiencing any fever?
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Seek urgent care or call your doctor.
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Here is why:

  • You might be looking at an ear infection
  • Fever is a sign you body is fighting something.

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What about drainage of fluid from the ear?
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Seek urgent care or call your doctor.
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Here is why:

  • You might be looking at an ear infection.

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Have you had ear wax problems in the past?
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Seek urgent care or call your doctor.
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Here is why:

  • Further evaluation required to be sure it is related to ear wax blockage.

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If still thinking earwax, let's get an over-the-counter recommendation.
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Would you like to do that or seek urgent care?

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