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Wax blockage in the ear
Wax blockage in the ear
Ear anatomy
Ear anatomy
Medical findings based on ear anatomy
Medical findings based on ear anatomy


Wax blockage

Alternative Names:
Ear impaction; Cerumen impaction; Ear blockage; Ear wax

Symptoms:
  • Partial hearing loss, may be progressive
  • Noises in the ear (tinnitus)
  • Earache
  • Fullness in the ear or a sensation that the ear is plugged


Signs and tests:

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




Review Date: 10/25/2004
Reviewed By: Kevin Fung, M.D., FRCS(C), Department of Otolaryngology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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