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What Causes The Feeling Of Stuffed Up In Ears?
I was messing with my ear (with my finger) about to go clean it And then it started to sound stuffed up I can still hear but it sounds like I have ear phones on,I have tried warm water,and Q-tips,I hear Oil can work to help break down the wax,And i have done the humming trick and it is louder in the blocked ear,So i am thinking i might try over the counter stuff or Oil, what should i do?(I dont want to goto a doctor But after everything else if it doesnt work i might)
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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If you wanted over the counter try carbamide peroxide otic ear drops,which is a wax dissolvant.Use for 4 days and stop.If not working then consult the doctor
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