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Since past 5 days my left ear is kind of blocked, i am unable to hear properly.While i have having tonsil problem also.Ear blockage happened i think because of earbuds.I was feeling irritated thats why i used earbuds to clean my ear wax.
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Stop using buds. Plug your ears with cotton whenever you bathe. Wait for 5 days . If not improving consult an ENT
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