Earwax blockage

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Earwax blockage

Asked for Male, 18 Years

After I did some research I thing my ear is blocked. May be earwax. What I want to know is. If for example I go and take a shower. Is that like going to make it worse than it is?

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Dr. Nafisa Parveen

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 18 yrs exp Delhi

If there is wax in the ear water entry swell up the wax which may increase the blocked ear sensation.. visit an ENT specialist for proper assessment and removal of wax if any..

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Dr. Rahul Bhargava ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rahul Bhargava

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Delhi

The blockage of ear can be due to various causes... One of the most common is ear wax collection. It's very easy to diagnose and the treatment is also easy. A simple look inside the ear canal can diagnose it. There are other causes of blocked ear too like otitis media with effusion.