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A member asked:

Today i woke and my left ear seems like it is amplifying low frequency sounds. it's a very odd feeling. what could it be? excess wax?

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Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

Possible: It could be wax build-up or due to sinus congestion.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 9/14/2018

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