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Woke up this morning unable to hear out of my left ear. i can feel vibrations of bass-like sounds but all else is very muffled.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Wax: Either you have fluid behind the drum or wax in the ear canal. Then again, it could be a bug.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/4/2014

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Dr. Alvin Stein answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Wax build up in ear: Need to have you ear looked at and possible have the wax removed or treat an ear infection.

Answered 3/21/2013

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