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After firing 10 shots on a firing range with ear plugs my right ear feels as if it is blocked. this was my first time & will be my last.

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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

See below: This is one of those problems where a visit to your doctor is necessary to figure out what's going on. Only after a thorough evaluation, including examination and possibly labs and other tests, can your doctor correctly diagnose you and treat you effectively.

Answered 1/18/2013

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ear Wax: You may have packed some cerumen into the deeper portion of the ear canal by inserting the plugs. See your doctor to get evaluated, with a possible ear irrigation.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 1/18/2013

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A member asked:

After firing 10 shots on a firing range with ear plugs my right ear feels as if it is blocked. this was my first time & will be my last.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

Dr Sparacino agreed

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