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My left ear is blocked

2017-08-23 03:55:11
My left ear is blocked from last 2 days. All I can hear is a humming sound in my head. Might be because of wax.
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Instill wax softening ear drops thrice a day for at least 5 days.visit an ENT specialist for wax removal. Don't try to remove by yourself as it may injure the ear canal

Answered2017-08-23 13:43:14

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