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What Can Be The Reason For Discomfort In The Ear?q
my mother has dementia and has developed swallowing difficulties. Recently in order to help her swallow, someone tilted her wheelchair back and had her drink. Sinde then she is putting her fingers to her ears. Is it possible that there is fluid in her middle ear and what can be done to help her.
Fri, 12 Jan 2018
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Dear causes of putting finger in ear is probably hardend earwax or otitis externa or eustachian tube block. please consult your ENT specialist he will examine and treat you accordingly.
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thank you for trusting HCM
Dear causes of putting finger in ear is probably hardend earwax or otitis externa or eustachian tube block. please consult your ENT specialist he will examine and treat you accordingly.
take care
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