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VIDEO: What Is the Safe and Proper Way to Clean Your Ears?

Audiologist Dr. David DeKriek of Fidelity Hearing Center in Cerritos answers our first "Ask The Expert" query.

An excerpt from this week's "Ask The Expert" question:

Are cotton swabs safe or harmful? What is the right and safe way to clean your ears?

Watch the video above for our expert's answer!

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For more information on audiology issues or concerns, contact your personal health care provider or Dr. David DeKriek of at (562) 275-3601 or visit his website at www.fidelityhearingcenter.com.


Disclaimer: You must not solely rely on the information in this video as an alternative to medical advice from your personal physician or other professional healthcare provider. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter you should consult your doctor or other professional healthcare provider.

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Do you have a question that's left you tossing and turning at night, but you didn't know who to ask? Send us your questions and we'll do the leg work for you by finding an expert in our local community who can answer your queries. 

Our newest video segment "Ask the Expert" will deliver answers to all those burning questions you've had on your mind.

So start jotting down those thoughts and send your questions to mariesam@patch.com -- and yes, we also welcome question via video upload.

And if you're an expert who'd like to help us out -- lawyers, doctors, makeup artists, hair stylists, counselor, therapists, mechanics, fashion designers, love doctor (haha), teachers, tutors, florists, etc. -- we'd love to hear from you too! We're always looking for those who are happy and willing to share their advice, suggestions and expertise with our readers. Just send an email to Cerritos-Artesia Patch Editor MarieSam Sanchez, mariesam@patch.com.


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