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Right ear blockage
I have a history of earwax buildup. Recently, I had wax blockage in my left ear and used Clearwax ear drops. The wax came out and my hearing became normal.
Today, I felt irritation in my right ear and used an ear bud. Some wax came out, but I think the rest got pushed deeper. My hearing in the right ear is now reduced to around 30%. I can't hear clearly and I can feel something is stuck inside.
I started using Clearwax drops again. There is no severe pain, dizziness, discharge, or fever.
Should I continue the drops and how many drops should I take and how many times per day?? or do I need ENT wax removal and will it be painful?? Is this anything serious to get worried about?? Please help me in resolving this!!
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Hello, visit ENT doctor and they will remove the wax from ear. Do not try cleaning it at home , it may cause injury. The wax removal process is painless there is nothing to worry about
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Continue 3 drops thrice a day for 5 days den consult ENT specialist
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1.if wax continue 3 drops, twice daily for 5days
2. Not really painful, better option before putting drops blankly
3. Without examination can’t say about worry
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Dr. Jigna Savani
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
7 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Use cerumenolytic ear drops (e.g., olive oil, glycerin, carbamide peroxide) for 3–7 days to soften wax.
If symptoms persist, perform ear syringing/irrigation (only if the eardrum is intact).
Microsuction or manual removal under visualization is preferred, especially in patients with perforation, previous ear surgery, or infection.
Avoid cotton buds (Q-tips) and ear picking, as they push wax deeper.
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consult ent
Health Tips
avoid cotton bud use
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Anand
Use soliwax ear drops 6 drops three times a day n get it cleaned with ENT surgeon.
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Dr. Raj Narayan Samanta
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
8 yrs exp
Bareilly
Use ear drops of wax every 6 hourly
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Consult Immediately
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Avoid self cleaning
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