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My daugters left ear was closed at birth, now at 5yrs its partially opened is there reason for concern?

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Dr. Ellen Altenburg answered

Not sure: Unclear as to what "closed" means. If there is a structural anomaly to her ear canal, she should have seen an ENT as a newborn. If it's simply cerumen ( ear wax) that is easily treated at your pediatrician's office or an ENT could do that as well. Make sure you don't use Q-tip. That will just worsen the issue.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

My daugters left ear was closed at birth, now at 5yrs its partially opened is there reason for concern?

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