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Is it normal for ears to feel full after cleaning all the wax out?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
It's possible: Feeling fullness doesn't usually happen after cleaning out ear wax, so it's likely that there was a little liquid left behind from the cleaning. Also you may have pushed some wax down close to the ear drum. Both should clear in a day or two. If the ears start hurting, go to your doctor to have him/her look to be sure there is not any infection. You might also have, by chance, started a cold.
Answered 2/9/2013
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Yes, but...: They may feel full because they're NOT really cleaned out. When we clean our own ears with a Q-tip, we tend to push a lot of wax deeper into the ear canal, against the eardrum. This can cause a feeling of fullness.
Answered 10/31/2015
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