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A member asked:

My ear feel stuffy and it rings sometimes is it infected or just wax. it has been going on for 3-4 days?

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See a doctor: No way to know unless a doctor checks your ears.

Answered 12/24/2013

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