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A member asked:

I have ear wax ,i use marine ear drops and olive oil don't work now i can't hear .please help.

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Dr. John Rhoades answered

DR visit: Your Health Care Provider will be able to remove the impacted wax.

Answered 1/30/2019

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My ear has been clogged with wax for days. I had this issue once & had the doc flush it out. I was told to try (extra virgin) olive oil for a few days before going in, but after trying it I have ringing in my ear an hour later. Do I try again?

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My right ear is blocked i put olive oil but still cannot hear i feel deaf it need to pop but it pops for a few.Seconds when i clench hard butgoesagain?

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