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A 37-year-old female asked:

Does this sound like impacted ear wax-ringing&'bubbling' fluid sound in ears, reduced hearing, brown discharge; habit of sticking cotton buds down deep?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda
Dr. Robert Uyedaanswered
General Surgery 47 years experience
Yes it does: But other more serious conditions such as infection is likely. You should go see a doctor to make sure that this just is simple cerumen impaction.
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