Having Blocked Ear. Taking Advill. Tried Wax Cleaner And Found Brown Substance On It. Any Ideas?
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Thanks for the query
The problem of yours seems to be an impacted wax, which could have swollen up after getting into the water. The brownish discharge you noticed on the cotton buds confirms the same. But there could also be a possibility of the blocked Eustachian tube, which can be confirmed after a complete ear examination.
I would suggest you to consult your doctor for the wax removal or else the fungus may grow on the wet surface in the ear canal. Also, avoid using ear buds to clean the ear because you can push the wax further XXXXXXX into the ear canal.
Hope this answers your query; I will be available for the follow-up queries.
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Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
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Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty
Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist
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