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Ear Wax Blockage : Prevention

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Prevention List

Prevention could include:
  • Avoid Placing Any Object In Ear Canal

Prevention Overview Articles

Wax blockage
Individuals who suffer from frequent blockages may benefit from weekly irrigations. Never attempt to clean the ear by placing any object into the ear canal, such as a Q-tip. It is better to clean the outer ear canal by using a cloth or paper tissu...
Source:ADAM
Date:October 20, 2006
Cerumen Impaction
The best method of cleaning the external ear is to wipe the outer opening with a damp washcloth folded over the index finger, without going into the ear canal itself. Two techniques have been recommended to prevent cerumen from reaccumulating in t...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Cerumen Impaction
The best method of cleaning the external ear is to wipe the outer opening with a damp washcloth folded over the index finger, without going into the ear canal itself. Two techniques have been recommended to prevent cerumen from reaccumulating in t...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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