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I was using a q tip to clean my war and now it feels stopped up towards the back of my ear. i think i may have pushed the wax back further.
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Wax Impaction: It is common problem that patients might cause by using foreign bodies to clean the ear from Wax I suggest to see an Ear specialist nurse or a doctor to clean the ear, especially if you have noticed that hearing got worse on the affected ear
Answered 11/11/2016
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Yep: That is exactly what you did and why they tell you not to do that on the box. Try some liquid ear wax removal drops available at the pharmacy. If that doesn't work see your doctor.
Answered 11/13/2016
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Yes: that's exactly what it sounds like You need to irrigate your ears with an ear syringe and begin by using some was dissolving liquid EG CERUMINEX. Remember the old adage ....Never put anything in your ear that is smaller than your ELBOW! Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 11/12/2016
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