How Can I Remove Cotton Stuck Inside Ear?

Posted on Sat, 15 Nov 2014

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Sat, 15 Nov 2014 Answered on

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Question : I WS CLEANING MY EAR OUT WITH A QTIP AND THE COTTON REMAINED IN MY EAR hOW CAN I GET IT OUT?

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Should be removed under visualization

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome to HCM and thank you for your query.
The best way would be to take it out under direct visualization to avoid any injury to the ear canal.
Any one with a otoscope and a wax removing hook or foreign body forceps should be able to do it. I do not know if the nurse practitioner in your area would do it. If not a GP should be able to
Take care

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