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The ear wax can be softened with an over-the-counter ear wax softener and flushed out of the ear with a syringe and warm water. This is called ear "lavage" and can be done by a trained health care professional. Often taking fish oil as a supplement can keep the ear wax soft, so the body can gradually eliminate it. It is not advisable to use cotton tipped swabs to clean the ear, since the wax is simply pushed deeper into the ear canal. Dr. Karen Benton, Naturopathic Physician
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