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Sudden hearing problem. trouble hearing people in right ear on cell phone, can't hear people on tv, unless tv is high. been like this for many weeks.

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

May have : Cerumen impaction. Use of ceruminolytic and ear flushing after medical evaluation may be helpful

Answered 3/9/2015

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A member asked:

Sudden hearing problem. trouble hearing people in right ear on cell phone, can't hear people on tv, unless tv is high. been like this for many weeks.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

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