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What Causes Blocked Ear With Hearing Loss?

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Posted on Sat, 12 Jul 2014
Question: Hello Doctor,

I was sleeping turned on my left. I was sleeping with my left ear place on the pillow for the entire night. When I woke up in the morning my left ear was blocked. I could hear less from the left ear. One week has passed now & I am still unable to hear properly from my left ear.

Please suggest remedy.
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Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (23 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Cerumen or wax

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

It is only temporary hearing loss because of wax. You should put DEWAX one drop thrice a day for five days. After this you should see a doctor for wax removal.

I advice not to attempt to clear it on your own, many a time you will end up harming.

Hope this helps.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (2 days later)
Hello Doctor,

Is it a very serious concern ? I am also having cough & cold. I am unable to understand how could wax develop all of a sudden overnight ? When I slept to my left with my left ear on the pillow ? Could my ear / drum have suffered some damage by the weight ?

Regards
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Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (3 days later)
Brief Answer:
Not serious

Detailed Answer:
Cough and cold could cause temporary impendance in hearing. The edema that is developed because of cough and cold would increase the already impacted wax.

It is not serious. As I said you should have done the above measures.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Aparna Kohli
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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What Causes Blocked Ear With Hearing Loss?

Brief Answer: Cerumen or wax Detailed Answer: Hi, It is only temporary hearing loss because of wax. You should put DEWAX one drop thrice a day for five days. After this you should see a doctor for wax removal. I advice not to attempt to clear it on your own, many a time you will end up harming. Hope this helps.