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How To Remove Insect From Ear?
Yesterday some insect went inside my right ear when I was standing and I dont know what it is?I used a bud to take it out but it pushed it inside.I then dropped coconut oil and it seems like insect was dead.I am not sure insect is inside the ear now or not>how to confirm? do i need to go to ENT dr?
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
Hello there,
Yes you need to visit an ENT specialist who can examine your ear and confirm whether the insect is still inside or not. If its there the doctor can syringe it out. Do not panic as the insect cannot enter anywhere deep in your ear as the ear drum prevents this from happening except if your ear drum is torn already. Till then do not put anything in your ear as that can do more harm than the insect itself.
Visit your ENT specialist as early as possible.
Take care.
Yes you need to visit an ENT specialist who can examine your ear and confirm whether the insect is still inside or not. If its there the doctor can syringe it out. Do not panic as the insect cannot enter anywhere deep in your ear as the ear drum prevents this from happening except if your ear drum is torn already. Till then do not put anything in your ear as that can do more harm than the insect itself.
Visit your ENT specialist as early as possible.
Take care.
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