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Pulsing sound in right ear began about a week or two ago, putting finger onto my ear/neck artery stops the sound. is it a clogged artery?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Ear: Probably caused by wax accumulation in your ear. See your doctor. Good Luck

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Answered 5/8/2019

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