Question 1

can ear blockage by wax cause headache?

Accepted Answer

Possible: more commonly ear aches prior to any headaches...trying to use a qtip to "pry it out" sometimes only impacts it more and causes ear and headaches....
seek medical advise should this continue

Question 2

i was spray painting and i inhaled the fumes(accident). i have black(color of spray paint) snot and ear wax. major headaches and dizziness. ?

Accepted Answer

Please let your: parents know. This type of activity should only be done in a well ventilated space. Please ensure you are in fresh air now. To have paint in your ears with your symptoms - it suggests that you may have taken in a fair amount.  I am not an expert on this specific issue but if you were my child - I would seek medical assessment for your on-going symptoms. Take care.

Question 3

ear is blocked, headache, eyes hurt.ear wax drops do nothing. motion sickness when driving. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Middle/inner ears: problems, not external ears, so wax drops won't help, also may be a sinus issue. Better see an ENT specialist for evaluation, best wishes

Question 4

my right ear is producing no ear wax and hurts and feels pressurized... my left ear is producing alot. ive been getting bad head aches whats going on? i have had monthly sinus infections. another ent had me try a nasal spray and allegra d to see if it's a

Accepted Answer

Ear issues: Have you been evaluated for reflux? Consider elevating your head of bed by placing a pillow between mattress and box spring  try prevecid/ ranitidine to decrease gastric acid . Check for H pylori a bacteria that can cause gastrits, check for food allergies like milk /gluten check for sleep apnea, TMJ  f/u with  Gi/ nutritionist then ENT

Question 5

what causes dry flaky ear wax?

Accepted Answer

Skin and wax gland: Cerumen or ear wax is a product of sloughed off dead skin and the compound produced by your cerumen glands in your outer ear canal. The consistency can range from moist to dry and flaky. It depends on the relative oil content of the cerumen gland product and amount of sloughed off skin.

Question 6

what causes blood in ear wax?

Accepted Answer

Blood in ear wax: Trauma, inflammation or infection.

Question 7

can sinus be caused by ear wax?

Accepted Answer

No: Ear wax (cerumen) is common in the external ear canals but does not interfere with sinus function and therefore does not cause sinus infections.

Question 8

how does a buildup of ear wax cause dizziness?

Accepted Answer

It should not: Wax buildup will decrease the ability to hear sounds but should not cause dizziness.  The dizzy sensation is usually from the semi-circular canals of the ear or from deep brainstem structures.  Ear wax can easily be removed to see if the symptoms improve.  Probably they will not, and other causes will need to be investigated.

Question 9

does benedryl help dry up ear wax? what causes ear wax to clump and/or fall out?

Accepted Answer

No: It will not. I assume that you have dry flaky ear wax which may fall out with gravity or when it has filled up most of the ear canal.

Question 10

can ear wax cause people to feel like pressure feeling in the head and make the head fell heavy ?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Ear wax can cause pressure and even pain when against the ear drum. Ear wax remover in conjunction with an ear vacuum or seeing an ENT may help.

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I was spray painting and i inhaled the fumes(accident). i have black(color of spray paint) snot and ear wax. major headaches and dizziness. ?

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Ear is blocked, headache, eyes hurt.ear wax drops do nothing. motion sickness when driving. what could this be?

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My right ear is producing no ear wax and hurts and feels pressurized... my left ear is producing alot. ive been getting bad head aches whats going on? i have had monthly sinus infections. another ent had me try a nasal spray and allegra d to see if it's a

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