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Hard to hear out of my left ear after swim. should i hit my head on other side?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

No: You may try making a thin wick out of a paper towel and insert it gently in your affected ear to soak up the water. If deafness persists, there may be an infection and you should see a doctor.

Answered 7/5/2012

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A member asked:

Hard to hear out of my left ear after swim. should i hit my head on other side?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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