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2020-07-15 19:44:46
I use my earphones frequently and due to lockdown the usage has increased... I am having a feeling if ears being clogged can it be due accumulation of ear wax??. If not can it be something serious and what should i do??
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Avoid excessive use of the earphone, instead use headphones,also clean ears with buds if you have wax,also use ceruminax ear drops 2 to 3 drops 3 to 4 times a day for few days ,and clean your ears with buds.

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Excessive use of earphones can cause wax build up hence the feeling of blocked ears. Use Q- tip to clean ears. Switch to headphones instead. Hard wax will need soliwax and syringing.

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Avoid excessive use

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Clean your headphones before and after use. Usually some wax sticks on them and they catch dust and can irritate the ear.

Answered2020-07-15 20:50:48

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