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Wax blockage - Symptom

Alternative Names

Ear impaction; Cerumen impaction; Ear blockage; Ear wax

Symptoms:

Earache
Fullness in the ear or a sensation that the ear is plugged
Noises in the ear (tinnitus)
Partial hearing loss, may get worse

Signs and tests:

During a physical examination, the health care provider will look into the ear for signs of wax blockage.

Wax blockage in the ear

Ear anatomy

Medical findings based on ear anatomy

Reviewed last on: 10/10/2008
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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