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Ear ache and itch

2017-11-30 07:24:31
I am feeling itching and a bit of pain in my left ear 👂 from last few days. Do I need to use some drop or is this due to wax
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As per your description it might be due to fungal infection or otitis media of effusion.. need to be confirmed by otoscopy.. visit an ENT specialist for proper assessment..

Answered2017-12-01 16:12:11

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