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Could a plugged up ear(wax filled or pressure-filled) make you dizzy?

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Dr. Sameh Abuerreish answered

Dizziness: yes , this is quites possible. However, once the impacted wax (cerumen) is removed, one should feel relief.

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/1/2018

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