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Just before sleep my right ear became plugged and upon rising it is still plugged. should i just wait it out or is there something to about it thank u?

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Cerumen impaction: If a large amount of cerumen (ear wax) accumulates in the ear canal, when one sleeps with their head against a pillow, that cerumen can occlude the ear canal. See your family doctor for ear examination.

Answered 4/20/2014

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