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What Should I Do About A Left Clogged Ear?
Question: Good aftrrmoon. I have a left clogged ear. it starts while im sleeping then it clears up during the day somewht. any home remdies or drops I should pick up?
Brief Answer:
Wax in the ear- oil in the ear will help to melt it and make more soft.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
For the clogged ear you can either use vaseline oil, or olive oil, 2-3 drops every night before sleeping and remove the wax that is dripping in the morning. Do not use cotton tips to remove the wax because it dries it more and pushes it further.
If your ear does not get better after doing this for 1 week or so, then you need to go to the emergency room of the ENT hospital/specialist to have an ear lavage.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Wax in the ear- oil in the ear will help to melt it and make more soft.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
For the clogged ear you can either use vaseline oil, or olive oil, 2-3 drops every night before sleeping and remove the wax that is dripping in the morning. Do not use cotton tips to remove the wax because it dries it more and pushes it further.
If your ear does not get better after doing this for 1 week or so, then you need to go to the emergency room of the ENT hospital/specialist to have an ear lavage.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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