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Muffled ear on left side
I am unable to hear properly on my left side ear.I was trying to remove ear wax using cotton sticks. After doing this for few min felt something is blocked like filter inside.I tried using ear wax removal drops for few days but didn't work. Suggestions are appreciated.Thanks
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Looks like u have pushed the wax inside causing complete blockage of ear canal ... Kindly use wax solvent drops profusely for a few days .. If that doesn't help make a visit to ent doctor
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Dr. Varalakshmi Govindappa
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
Looks like impacted wax
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Continue waxrim drops 5 drops three times a day for 3 days.
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if wax doesn't come out, for Syringing or suction removal
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