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I cleaned my ear with a swab and now it hurts a little and burns...im better now but should i be worried with hearing loss?
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Not to worry: Anything you might do with a swab in your ear that did not cause immediate and extreme pain will have no effect on your hearing.
Answered 3/16/2021
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