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Ear blocked and ringing and hard time hearing what could this be ?

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Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Cerumen impaction: This is likely secondary to cerumen (wax) impaction. Of course other possibilities such as infection need to be ruled out as well. You should see your PCPS for disimpaction.

Answered 1/31/2015

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Ear blocked and ringing and hard time hearing what could this be ?

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