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Prevention of Ear Wax Build Up

  • Use a small bottle (approx. 10mL) with screw-on dropper and fill with oil (ie. olive, mineral oil)
  • Fill 3/4 of a larger glass (approx. 250mL) with warm water
  • Place small bottle with oil inside the glass of warm water, and allow time for bottle of oil to warm up
  • Put 2 drops of warm oil in each ear before bed
  • Repeat as often as needed
  • Every night for 1 week if ears have plugged feeling and seek medical attention if discomfort persists
  • Once every 2-4 weeks for prevention of wax build-up

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