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Occasional hearing loss possible?

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Yes: Occ hearing loss can occur when you have wax build up or a perforated ear drum and when you have a common cold.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/13/2013

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