Symptoms & Signs
- Earache
- Fullness in the ear or a sensation that the ear is plugged
- Noises in the ear (tinnitus)
- Partial hearing loss, may get worse
Diagnosis & Tests
During a physical examination, the health care provider will look into the ear for signs of wax blockage.
Wax blockage in the ear
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Wax blockage:Overview, Causes
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Wax blockage:Symptoms & Signs, Diagnosis & Tests
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Wax blockage:Treatment
Review Date : 10/10/2008
Reviewed By : Alan Lipkin, MD, Otolaryngologist, Private Practice, Denver, Colorado. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc
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