Muffled hearing

2017-11-01 12:20:02
I was using a q-tip when my hearing got muffled, I thought I pushed the wax in so I didn't pay much attention. 3 days later it was still muffled so I went to the pharmacy and told the pharmacist about this, so he gave me Dewax and told me to drip 3 drops in my ear before I sleep. As soon as I did that I completely stopped hearing from my ear, but dismissed it as an effect of drops clogging my ear. But now, a full day later I still can't hear, is this normal or should I visit a doctor? Thank you.
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You seem to have pushed wax deep into the canal while cleaning. If confirmed wax needs to be removed under vision by a specialist. Whatever drops you use they do not dissolve the wax, but soften it so that ENT specialist can remove wax easily by suctioning or syringing
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2017-11-02 00:34:40

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