Blocked ear

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Blocked ear

Asked for Male, 32 Years

Hi..i have one of my ears blocked (due to accumulated wax) which has resulted in reduction of hearing ability. What should I do to solve this?

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ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist

Firstly that it is blocked due to wax has to be confirmed secondly if it is becoz of wax a wax solvent ear drops has to be put then the wax be removed by ent Doctor

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Dr. Nafisa Parveen

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 18 yrs exp Delhi

Put wax softening ear drop for few days.. consult with an ENT specialist for wax removal..

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Dr. Pankaj Kumar ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 10 yrs exp Gurgaon · Accepted Answer

Dr. Pankaj Kumar

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 10 yrs exp Gurgaon

Are you sure it's due to wax because no one can see his/her own inside of ear?

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consult an ENT specialist

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