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Hi there. my left ear has been blocked for about a week now and ive used drops to try and unblock it but its not helping. ?

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Wax impaction: A “blocked ear “ is usually due to cerumen impaction. (Ear wax). Most medical practitioners can relieve this by ear irrigation (squirting water in ear canal).

Answered 11/12/2020

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A member asked:

Hi there. my left ear has been blocked for about a week now and ive used drops to try and unblock it but its not helping. ?

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Dr. Evan Kardon answered

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