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MicaelS

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13. Been thinking about buying an Elephant Ear Washer system.

Reply to BainsBane (Original post)

Tue Nov 5, 2013, 12:44 PM

Nov 2013

http://www.doctor-easy.com/

Amazon sells them. And the reviews seem very positive.

I have a problem with wax build up, and the only thing that works for me is to wash them out with warm water. I use a large plastic syringe, but it doesn't hold enough water.

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Anyone ever try ear candling? [View all] BainsBane Nov 2013 OP

I've heard of it, but never tried it davidpdx Nov 2013 #1

I've done it for myself and others. It seemed to help. In_The_Wind Nov 2013 #2

I do it pretty often.. HipChick Nov 2013 #3

I tried it on myself but I'm pretty sure I was doing it wrong. Xyzse Nov 2013 #4

When I was young I loved to swim, and was constantly getting ear infections. rudolph the red Nov 2013 #5

I don't think there's any science to back up claims of benefit. cyberswede Nov 2013 #6

My sister set my hair on fire ... LisaLynne Nov 2013 #7

Oh no! BainsBane Nov 2013 #9

Well, she's sort of a clutz, so ... LisaLynne Nov 2013 #14

My partner and I both had some sucess with it a few years ago... Rowdyboy Nov 2013 #8

It *seemed* to help Blue_Tires Nov 2013 #10

It's crap. Just woo HERVEPA Nov 2013 #11

A 2007 paper in American Family Physician had this to say: Ptah Nov 2013 #12

Been thinking about buying an Elephant Ear Washer system. MicaelS Nov 2013 #13

Debrox system works for me. That bulb apparatus does the trick. Tuesday Afternoon Nov 2013 #15

Dave Barry did! csziggy Nov 2013 #16

Ear wash was the best for me, but somehow got lost. UTUSN Nov 2013 #17

i thought the preferred method was with a device like a water pic loli phabay Nov 2013 #18

It was a fun experience, but I don't think it provided any benefit. Throd Nov 2013 #19

Most experts deem them ineffective against Grizzly Bear attack. Kaleva Nov 2013 #20

I'll keep that in mind BainsBane Nov 2013 #21

A lit candle stuck in the ear does little to deter an enraged bear. Kaleva Nov 2013 #22