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Wet ears after waking up

2022-12-14 03:18:54
I am a light sleeper therefore I use silicon earplugs but I don't insert it all the way it just at the surface to cancel some noise out but everytime I wake u I have sensation of wet feeling in ear but there is no other symptoms. Should I be concerned?
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Stop using ear plugs

Answered2022-12-15 06:06:24

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Wet feeling is sometimes because of fungal infection
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keep ears dry
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Avoid sweating

Answered2022-12-14 04:20:45

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It may be because of fungal infection or wax. please get done physical examination once

Answered2022-12-14 11:36:30

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Use synthetic white vinegar to douche your ears. The acidic environment thus created inhibits fungal infections.

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