Ear Wax

Wax occasionally builds up in the ear canal and may interfere with hearing. This may be removed by syringing, but there is risk of damage to the eardrum, or to the cells lining the canal. It is possible to dissolve the wax using olive oil which should be inserted twice a day.
 
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