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A member asked:

Am having some hissing sound inside my ears since 2 days.what is causing it & what is the treatment.thanks?

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Dr. Leonard Stein answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Poss earwax: Do not stick a cotton swab in there. See your Primary care and he may suggest ear drops to loosen hardened earwax. Then the wax either falls out, or is blown out with a gentle stream of air. Q-tips tend to just make things worse.

Dr Iwata and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/23/2016

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