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Doc,i have been using earphones for long time and now having irritation in my ears and unable to use them.i am having slight pain in my ears on using?

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Please have your: ears checked by your doctor, or an ear, nose, and throat specialist, including a hearing test. Also, discontinue using the the headphones for now, especially if they are earphones that go into your ear.

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Answered 10/23/2017

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A member asked:

Doc,i have been using earphones for long time and now having irritation in my ears and unable to use them.i am having slight pain in my ears on using?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

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