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Had wax impaction and it was removed by ear syringing by an ent doctor. have noticed increased wet wax production in the same ear and i'm worried. wha?

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Dr. David Teicheira answered

Wet wax?: Wet wax is genetic. It should not develop all of a sudden. I would be concerned that in the process of cleaning out your ear, the eardrum was punctured or damaged and is leaking fluid. Go back to your ENT doctor

Answered 10/29/2017

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A member asked:

Had wax impaction and it was removed by ear syringing by an ent doctor. have noticed increased wet wax production in the same ear and i'm worried. wha?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Teicheira answered

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