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Originally Posted by Gem
I think ear wax is typically quite oily, so I doubt olive oil will do much good.
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My ENT advises to use olive oil. I'd say he knows what he's talking about :)
I've followed his advise and it indeed helps to...
A) prevent new buildup of wax
B) soften existing wax so it can be easily removed
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Originally Posted by Gem
I think some astute businessman has found a way to sell cheap olive oil as ear drops and get like 400 bucks a litre.
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Where have you seen that?
We're talking about olive oil that you buy in the supermarket for some 3 USD/Euro that lasts you a long time. You can also cook with it.
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Originally Posted by Gem
I'd just buy medical ear drops like Waxol to soften it up and have a nurse clean it out with a water jet. That's sure to work.
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So you put your trust in a chemical Big Pharma product that can have side-effects, and makes them even richer, over something natural that works great, doesn't cost a fortune, has no real sell-by date nor side-effects, and is even advised by ENTs?
I prefer to put a natural product in my ear over chemical stuff, but to each their own.