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Remove ear wax with a candle
I am is 39 year old female. I was at home and was thinking to clean my ears as I feel there is wax collected in it. Can the ear wax be removed with the help of candle? Is it safe to use it? Will it burn my skin of the ears?
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Dr. Pradeep Patidar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
10 yrs exp
Mandsaur
no. not at all. i won't recommend you it, don't try by urself. you may end up injuring your ear possibly ear drum. ear is very sensitive and fragile structure. better to visit nearby ent specialist dr. he vl do.
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