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Got water in ear yesterday, thought i got it out, but when i woke up it felt blocked. is it water? why didn't i feel it before? ringing also.
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Otitis externa?: See your doctor. It is bacterial or fungal growth in the water trapped external ear canal. Will do fine with an ear drop with antibiotic and antiinflammatory components in it.
Answered 2/22/2016
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