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Over-the-counter eardrops may cause hearing loss or damage

A new study, led by researchers at The Montreal Children's Hospital of the MUHC, has revealed that certain over-the-counter earwax softeners can cause severe inflammation and damage to the eardrum and inner ear. The results of the study, recently published in The Laryngoscope, suggest that use of these medications should be discouraged.

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