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If impacted wax from ear plugs is unlikely to cause cause an ear infection and, thus, pain in my jawline and neck - then should i be worried about something more serious? i have a doctors apt monday

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Get checked: See your clinician who can help sort out the significance of the impacted earwax and the source for pain in your jawline and neck.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/23/2016

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