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How Can I Manage Hearing Loss After Trying To Clean My Ear With A Q-tip?
Question: I used a Q tip to remove ear wax-resulted in inability to hear out of my ear. I%E2%80%99ve tried drops/ bulb syringe to soften the wax and remove it. Still can%E2%80%99t hear.
Brief Answer:
Diagnosis: Impacted wax
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting us.
Using a Q-tip to remove wax can cause further impaction of wax, which can make it difficult to get the wax out using drops and syringe.
At this outset, I'd recommend following up with your primary provider/urgent care to get the wax removed under direct vision. Once the earwax is removed, your hearing should come back to normal.
Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarifications.
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Diagnosis: Impacted wax
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting us.
Using a Q-tip to remove wax can cause further impaction of wax, which can make it difficult to get the wax out using drops and syringe.
At this outset, I'd recommend following up with your primary provider/urgent care to get the wax removed under direct vision. Once the earwax is removed, your hearing should come back to normal.
Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarifications.
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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