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What Causes Excessive Eye Wax And What Should I Do?

Dear doctor,
My baby is 27days old and as of late she has been having exessive eye wax on her eyes and i noticed that she has been sweating a lot on her head. I checked her temperature...but its only 37degree..which is normal. What causes the exessive eye wax and what should i do?
Fri, 6 Jun 2014
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology 's  Response
Hi
Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.
It is normal for babies to get eye wax
Because of a tube from eye to nose doesnt fully open at birth
But you need to rule out conjunctivitis too
Send us a picture to help us further
Wishing your child speedy recovery
Regards
Dr Arun
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What Causes Excessive Eye Wax And What Should I Do?

Hi Thanks for writing to healthcare magic. It is normal for babies to get eye wax Because of a tube from eye to nose doesnt fully open at birth But you need to rule out conjunctivitis too Send us a picture to help us further Wishing your child speedy recovery Regards Dr Arun