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Not sure if these are the type of questions we ask here, but my right ear has been muffled since saturday night. i think i may have gotten water in it when i cleaned my ears after my shower saturday evening, but it's still muffled even today. i've tried s

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Blocked canal: I believe that wax is blocking your ear canal. The water caused it to swell and your cleaning attempt probably pushed the wax further into the canal. A physician or Otolaryngologist is best evaluate,diagnose and treat you which most likely will involve removing the wax buildup.

Answered 5/7/2020

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A member asked:

Not sure if these are the type of questions we ask here, but my right ear has been muffled since saturday night. i think i may have gotten water in it when i cleaned my ears after my shower saturday evening, but it's still muffled even today. i've tried s

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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