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Right ear blockage

2021-06-07 02:30:25
Hi, my mom yesterday found out that I had a smol chunk of ear wax in my right ear... After I complained of right ear heaviness and it feels like my right ear is fully closed. I applied olive oil and ciplox ear drop today the chunk is not visible but my ear is still fully closed. What to do?
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Could be ear wax impaction ... Wax solvent ear drops will help but if it doesn't then plz visit ur ent doctor asap
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Use dewax ear drops 5 drops in ear 5 times a day for 5 days

Answered2021-06-07 02:41:06

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Avoid using ear buds ,Dnt put oil,Soliwax ear drops 2 drops thrice daily for 5 days

Answered2021-06-07 04:34:09

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