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What is the definition or description of: cerumen impaction?

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Cerumen: A cerumen impaction is a build up of excess cerumen (ear wax) in your ear canal. Generally the main symptom is decreased hearing, pain and discomfort can also occur.

Answered 12/1/2012

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What is cerumen impaction and more importantly will the doctor clean out the ear or what?

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Can cerumen impaction contribute to vertigo? Thinking of asking for ear lavage while i'm in the ER since i haven't had one in a very long time.

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