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Do pharmacists have otoscopes to look inside ears?

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TwowaystoUrmston · 19/09/2022 11:31

DD has (we think) an ear wax blockage in one ear, no pain but a bit itchy and affecting her hearing. Does anyone know whether a pharmacist could have a look and just confirm whether there's any infection before we start firing olive oil down there? Getting a GP appointment is a battle atm and don't want to waste their time if it's just wax, thanks in advance for any info.

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Smallbaby · 19/09/2022 11:34

No, I'm afraid. Try minor injuries perhaps.

Singlebutmarried · 19/09/2022 11:36

It won’t hurt to pop olive oil in.

DJ just bought an otoscope off Amazon for £30.

it’s awesome.

Nutrigrainygoodness · 19/09/2022 11:37

Ours did.
I took dd- the pharmacist had a look and said book a gp appointment and we will see you back for antibiotics.

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hashbrownsandwich · 19/09/2022 11:38

I would get some Ear Calm which is over the counter, it's the first step in ear infections anyway.

TwowaystoUrmston · 19/09/2022 14:18

Thanks all, will take her with me to the pharmacist tomorrow just in case they do happen to have one I think, can get some Ear Calm while we're there so covered either way. Thanks again.

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