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I have put olive oil in my ear and been deaf for 12 hours?

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Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

Ear: probably have wax which the oil softened go see an ent to have it removed

Answered 8/10/2014

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A member asked:

I have put olive oil in my ear and been deaf for 12 hours?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

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