Earwax Blockage

Earwax blockage is when the body produces too much

earwax

 or when existing earwax has been pushed deep inside the ear canal, ultimately blocking it.
Earwax blockages commonly occur when people try to clean their ears on their own by placing cotton swabs or other items in their ears. This often just pushes wax deeper into the ear, rather than removing it.
Symptoms

Ear pressure

common

Ringing in ears

  • One ear, Both ears

common

Difficulty hearing

  • In one ear, Both ears

common

Ear pain

common

Ear canal is itchy

or Liquid coming out of ear

Dizziness

Cough with mucus or without mucus

Risk factors

Having objects inside ear canal

Treatment
These self-care measures may help you remove earwax that's blocking your ear canal: 1-Soften the wax. 2-Use warm water. 3-When finished, gently dry your outer ear with a towel or hand-held dryer. Your doctor can remove excess wax using a small, curved instrument called a curet or by using suction while inspecting the ear. Your doctor can also flush out the wax using a water pick or a rubber-bulb syringe filled with warm water. If earwax buildup is a recurring problem, your doctor may recommend that you use a wax-removal medications.
Recommended specialist

If you have Earwax Blockage, then a visit to an ENT specialist is highly recommended.

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