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Its my ears. idk if its because of earphones so i avoid using them or listening to music. i experience itchiness in my ears overnight and excess wax so i tend to scratch the inside of my ears overnight, theres usually dried wax in the morning?
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Exam advised: I recommend having your ears examined by your physician or an Otolaryngologist. You may have an eczema type eruption or a fungal infection in your external ear canals. Also you will learn whether you should have earwax removed.
Answered 9/28/2020
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