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Ants may be in my ear

2017-11-29 23:49:20
I was a sleep and woke up and my ear was hurting so I pinched my nose and blew could there be an ant in my ear? And what does the ear do when I pinch and blow is there another hole that could lead to the brain for it to eat? Would it die?
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There is membrane called tymphanic membrane which prevents the further entry into the middle ear( innerpart of the ear). Sometimes even if there is impacted ear wax also there is pain. If the pain still persists consult nearest ENT surgeon.

Answered2017-11-30 06:12:31

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