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Is Ingesting Ear Wax Poisonous For A 7 Year Old?

My 7 year old son asked me today if he ate ear was, if it was poisonous for him. So is ear was poisonous for a human to eat? Gross I know.. but questions that a seven year old asks and I just want to give him the proper answer and then make sure he don t think of actually eating it anyway. :)
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. I understand your concerns.
No, this is not poisonous and you dont need to be worried at all. Just give him enough fluids today and thats it. This is not infectious or toxic substance and there is no any danger.
I hope I have answered you query
Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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Is Ingesting Ear Wax Poisonous For A 7 Year Old?

Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. I understand your concerns. No, this is not poisonous and you dont need to be worried at all. Just give him enough fluids today and thats it. This is not infectious or toxic substance and there is no any danger. I hope I have answered you query Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.