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I was using a hair dryer to dry my hair. there were strong flows of hot air blowing directly into my right ear for 1-2 minutes. can this cause damages/injuries in my ear and "hearing loss"? i am feeling pain and discomfort in my ear?

Q: i was using a hair dryer to dry my hair. there were strong flows of hot air blowing directly into my right ear for 1-2 minutes. can this cause damages/injuries in my ear and "hearing loss"? i am feeling pain and discomfort in my ear?

: I would think not unless it melted a lot of was and that flowed to your ear drum. If you have a hearing problem have someone look in that ear.

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I would think not unless it melted a lot of was and that flowed to your ear drum. If you have a hearing problem have someone look in that ear.

Answered 2/28/2022

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A member asked:

I was using a hair dryer to dry my hair. there were strong flows of hot air blowing directly into my right ear for 1-2 minutes. can this cause damages/injuries in my ear and "hearing loss"? i am feeling pain and discomfort in my ear?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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