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Both of my ears are plugged up by wax. My GP tried to remove the wax. Not successful because my ear canals are very narrow and curvy. She said I need a referral to an ENT specialist. Is that correct? I tried a number of home and prescription remedies, still to no avail. How long to wait for an appointment with ENT for such non-emergency, yet bothersome condition? Thank you.
Fri, 16 Dec 2016
General & Family Physician, Dr. Venkatesh's Response
Hello dear , i understand your concern.If you does not have pain in the ear canalear wax is not an emergency.You may try wax dissolvants like Dewax ear drops 4 drops three times a day to smoothen the wax, but any way you have to consult ENT for its removal. Now a days vacuum suctioning of the ear wax is available in most of the ENT clinics. Its an out patient procedure, not at all painful or risky.Hope i answered your question. Thank you
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Ear Congestion
Hello dear , i understand your concern.If you does not have pain in the ear canal ear wax is not an emergency.You may try wax dissolvants like Dewax ear drops 4 drops three times a day to smoothen the wax, but any way you have to consult ENT for its removal. Now a days vacuum suctioning of the ear wax is available in most of the ENT clinics. Its an out patient procedure, not at all painful or risky.Hope i answered your question. Thank you