Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Bought a cervical pillow for neck. caused wax buildup in one ear. common problem for me. didn't use my ear wax drops for months. day 5 now, some relief with 2 drops 2x daily, but still blocked. how long to clear? also use wet a cotton ball in ear?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Depends on how hard you ear wax is. Wet cotton ball not likely to help. You must soften the wax. The drops should eventually work. If your hearing is being impaired you will need to see your Dr who can likely remove it in office. Once cleared use the drops to keep it from coming back..
Answered 2/24/2022
0 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Cleaned my R ear with a cotton ball wet with 70% ethyl rubbing alcohol.Vapor got into R eye.Caused burning& itchy sensation. Can alcohol harm my eye?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Would MRIs (w/contrast) of brain, ears, and cervical spine detect head/neck bloodflow problems such as artery dissection, narrowing, or blockage?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have had throat problems for about 3 years now. Ear pain, head aches , big ball back of my tonsils , and now bloody red spots top of mouth, and gerd?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
My right ear felt blocked and itchy so I went to see a doctor who told me to continue the wax softening ear drops I bought at the pharmacy & gave me allergex. I used the drops for 4 days but my ear Still feel blocked and my right side throat itches.
Ear feel blocked. Fish smell grey discharge on cotton. Previous doctor recommended ear wax softening drops and it went away but now is back. Discharge was yellow brown before but now is grey watery?
Would a lumbar support pillow or a backless kneeling chair be better for office work to aid in correcting forward head posture and cervical spine issues?
What causes super fast tapping sound in both ears and one ear feels full. i only hear the tapping when my ear is on pillow but it happens on both ears now. and have lower leg edema as soon as wake up after foot elevation night what the heck going on?
Can an ear wax buildup cause a sore throat and neck under the ears?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
