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A member asked:

The other day i started having some hearing loss in my left ear, it sounds like there is water in my ear but there isnt. what could it be?

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Dr. Anthony Fritz answered

Wax: Please have your health provider see if your ear is plugged with wax.

Dr Namey and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/8/2017

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