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I have wax build up in my ears especially left ear because my hearing is blocked, how to treat?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Alexander Gorup answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

See an ENT: Best solution is to see an ENT who can safely examine the ear and clear the canal. Then you can have hearing checked if needed.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ear wax: Try using hydrogen peroxide use 3-4 drops twice daily.

Answered 3/3/2014

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I have started to have difficulty hearing, it seems to blocked & my hearing is v sensitive.What could this be dwn to?Have tried ear wax but didn't work

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