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Having Low Grade Ear Ache, Ear Feels Clogged, Hearing Reduced. Can Use Heated Oil?
I have a very low grade ear ache that feels like something is clogging up the canal and has reduced my already weak hearing quite substantially. About 15 years age I had the same thing and I went to a specialist and he used some contraption that blew it clear of whatever. Can I used heated oil? It worked once in the past.
Thank you for the follow-up Dr. But I cannot afford to pay anything now due to my currant finances. Thank you for responding and I apologize for using up your time. I never used Webmd before and I was unaware of the fees which are really extremely reasonable. Thanks again. Art Brown
Thank you for the follow-up Dr. But I cannot afford to pay anything now due to my currant finances. Thank you for responding and I apologize for using up your time. I never used Webmd before and I was unaware of the fees which are really extremely reasonable. Thanks again. Art Brown
Mon, 18 Nov 2013
Hello,
Thanks for posting,
It is best you get your ear examined first by a doctor. I will not advise that you use heated oil as you might not be sure of what exactly is causing your symptoms. It could be as a result of a middle ear infection, presence of ear wax, ear injury etc and using heated oil might get condition worst.
It is best you let an ENT or a primary care physician take a look at the ear and provide you with an appropriate indicated treatment.
Hope this helps
Thanks for posting,
It is best you get your ear examined first by a doctor. I will not advise that you use heated oil as you might not be sure of what exactly is causing your symptoms. It could be as a result of a middle ear infection, presence of ear wax, ear injury etc and using heated oil might get condition worst.
It is best you let an ENT or a primary care physician take a look at the ear and provide you with an appropriate indicated treatment.
Hope this helps
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