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Ear Foreign Body Treatment

1. Remove Object if Possible

 

2. Do Not Try to Remove Earwax

 

3. When to See a Health Care Provider

See a health care provider immediately if:

 

4. Follow Up

If the person sees a health care provider, the next steps depend on the particular case.

 

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Robert L. Norris, MD on November 07, 2011