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Right ear blocked - can't hear

2017-05-27 03:18:23
Went swimming - came back and applied ciplox ear drops - put my finger in to remove wax - put a ear bud in to remove wax - now ear is blocked completely - can't hear
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It seems you have cerumen. Water entry causes the cerumen to swell and block your ears
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Consult a good ENT surgeon and get your ears cleaned by suction or syringing.
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Using ear buds will make the condition worse by causing pain and wax impaction.

Answered2017-05-31 13:38:29

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