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Wax in ear, one nostril always closed

2017-11-03 05:32:42
I've got a lot of wax in my ears. Please tell me a way of removing it. And also one of the two nostrils is always closed. What can be the reason? Please also give me a soluntion.
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One-sided nose block may occur due to deviated nasal septum/nasal polyp or mass.. visit an ENT specialist for proper assessment and removal of wax..

Answered2017-11-03 16:45:12

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