Marine Medical Group > Ear Care/Ear Wax
Ear Care/Ear Wax
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacist
Advice:
A pharmacist can help with earwax build-up
They might recommend chemical drops to dissolve the earwax. The earwax should fall out on its own or dissolve after about a week.
Do not use drops if you have a hole in your eardrum (a perforated eardrum).
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Do not use your fingers or any objects like cotton buds to remove earwax. This will push it in and make it worse.
Further information about ear wax build up available from NHS UK.