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Ear blocked after swim

2016-07-12 06:07:16
Left ear blocked after swim for a week. The problem might have persisted because I used a q-tip as well. I am able to hear from the ear partially but not completely because of the blockage. Can this be serious?
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Probably you have ear wax. Use any wax softening ear drop for several days and then get your ears syringed by an oto-larygologist.

Answered2016-07-12 13:43:27

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