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Andy Burns wrote:
On 03/03/2007 10:13, Sylvain VAN DER WALDE wrote:

Are ear candles a gimmick or do they really work?

http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a5_098.html

Do you have a favourite "item" for removing ear wax?

Cotton bud of course.

The smallest thing you should attempt to put in your ear is your elbow. If
you've got wax problems, go to your doctor. The practice nurse should have
a machine which breaks it down and removes it without discomfort.

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