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Earwax removal: what nurses need to know
Many areas lack NHS earwax removal services, so how can nurses help patients with problematic earwax build up that, if untreated, could lead to hearing loss?
Many areas now lack NHS earwax removal services, so how can nurses help patients with problematic earwax build up that, if untreated, could lead to hearing loss?
With a lack of NHS services in many areas, how can nurses working in primary care and the community help patients with problematic earwax build up?
Earwax is a natural substance that helps protect ears from dirt and germs, but too much wax can lead to symptoms such as hearing loss, tinnitus, itchiness and vertigo.
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