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Cracking in my right ear after a few days after i had ear wax removed from my left ear. have so discomforting pain when inserting headphones?

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Dr. Neal Hakimi answered

As long as: theres no change in hearing or severe pain I think you're OK to wait and see if it goes away. It's not uncommon to have a little discomfort after earwax disimpaction. In the meantime keep the headphones out of your ears or use the "over the ear" type of headphones. And remember- no Qtips!

Dr Earle and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Cracking in my right ear after a few days after i had ear wax removed from my left ear. have so discomforting pain when inserting headphones?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Neal Hakimi answered

Dr Earle and another doctor agreed

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