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After wearing headphones for 10 mins, left ear feels midly blocked and feel burning near the outer ear. is this infection or deafness?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Loss of hearing : Could be something as simple as wax in your ear. You need to see a physician who can look in your ear with an otoscope,. Good Luck

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 4/1/2019

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A member asked:

After wearing headphones for 10 mins, left ear feels midly blocked and feel burning near the outer ear. is this infection or deafness?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

Dr Mallia agreed

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