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Ear blocked

2016-01-29 17:09:57
After sleeping, my right side ear was blocked. I was able to listen but very less. There was a pressure in it. Some whistling sound was there. Today, its been two days and now also it is present. What should I do? And when I pull my ear lobe are gets unblocked.
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You have impacted wax in your ears. Go to a good ENT Specialist to get it suctioned out gently. DO NOT USE BUDS TO ATTEMPT TO REMOVE IT YOURSELF!

Answered2016-01-30 13:43:06

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