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Is it possible for ear wax not to be seen when getting checked?

Kalman Rubinson kr4 at nyu.edu
Mon Aug 13 04:00:32 EST 2001


On 10 Aug 2001 08:29:00 +0100, TunePort86 at webtv.net wrote:

>Dont let them use a pick tool..those dont do much but get a little out
>and hurt your inner ear.

Your advise is good.  However, it is unlikely the tool gets anywhere
close to your inner ear.  It stays in the outer ear and would have to
puncture the ear drum (tympanic membrane) to get to the middle ear.

Kal




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