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While showering my r ear felt a bit clogged and when i'd rub face or ear i'd hear a woosh buzz in it i used qtip after but feels hearing isn't full?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Clogged ear: You probably had some ear wax (cerumen)in your earcanal. By using a Qtip you probably pushed the cerumen further into your ear canal further distorting your hearing

Answered 10/6/2018

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A member asked:

While showering my r ear felt a bit clogged and when i'd rub face or ear i'd hear a woosh buzz in it i used qtip after but feels hearing isn't full?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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