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Earwax blockage
A condition that occurs when ear wax builds up and blocks the ear canal.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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Related questions
A 64-year old male asked:
I have had unilateral hearing loss for five years. During this time the ear affected has produced no earwax. Why? A blockage maybe?
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A 48-year old asked:
Can earwax be green?
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A 29-year old male asked:
Could too much earwax lead to permanent hearing problems?
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A 37-year old female asked:
What is usually the cause of too much earwax? My 2-year old son also seems to have the same problem.
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A 41-year old asked:
Is it bad to have earwax in your ears?
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A 44-year old asked:
What's the best way to get earwax out?
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A 38-year old asked:
Does earwax have to be taken out by doctor?
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A 43-year old asked:
What can I do to prevent heavy earwax buildup?
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A 45-year old asked:
My earwax is irritating me. How can I get rid of it?
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A 30-year old asked:
Could you tell me ways at home to prevent earwax buildup?
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A 22-year old male asked:
What is the best method to clear the earwax by cottonwab?
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A 29-year old asked:
my baby have a lot of earwax, how can I safely take it out?
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A 31-year old asked:
Need help. Is "cerumol" good for getting rid of earwax buildup?
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A 44-year old asked:
Any ideas why impacted cerumen (accumulated earwax) causes a lot of pain?
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A 28-year old male asked:
What characteristics of earwax can cause a tinnitus? Its size, or its location?
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A 31-year old asked:
Help please! Is baby oil effective when clearing ear wax blockage?
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A 21-year old male asked:
i have an earwax ball iv been trying to get out for 4 months now. pouring warm water in and tried a drop or two of hydrogen peroxide. what can i do??
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A 49-year old asked:
Can earwax harbor bv bacteria and cause reinfection?
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A 52-year old asked:
Is it OK to leave earwax removal drops in your ear overnight?
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A 16-year old asked:
Why do I get earwax in only one of my ears?
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A 40-year old asked:
Can earwax build up cause hearing loss and loss of balance.?
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A 55-year old female asked:
I have tinnitus and my Dr ruled out an infection or earwax as a cause. He said I have s pathological process going on. What does this mean?
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A 50-year old female asked:
What do you do for an ear that feels clogged- not sure whether it is due to earwax. Is there a safe way at home to try to remove the earwax.?
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A 21-year old female asked about a male:
3 month old has really bad earwax how can I clean his ears out?
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A 19-year old male asked:
How can I get rid of earwax and what can I use daily to clean my ears?
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A 39-year old asked:
What can I do if my ears keep plugging up with earwax and i lose my hearing?
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A 45-year old asked:
What to do if I have alot of earwax buildup in both ears. Are there any cures beside q-tips?
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A member asked:
Can I use coconut oil for ear wax softener and blockage? I don't have olive oil so it ok to use coconut oil?
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A 34-year old female asked:
My left ear is producing alot more earwax than my right and it has a foul smell to it.my right ear is fine clean as a whistle and no odor.why?
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A 64-year old male asked:
I lost most of my hearing in one ear 5 years ago. Since then I have had no earwax in one ear & excessive catarrh. Are these symptoms significant?
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