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I suddenly have decreased hearing. the feeling is like when you fly and your ears need to pop but they never do. everything sounds lower. ideas?

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Dr. Luis Villaplana answered

WAX: You may have excess wax in your ear/ears. Please see your doctor.

Answered 8/10/2012

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