What is Cerumen Impaction? (Earwax Buildup)

What is cerumen impaction, also known as earwax buildup? Learn more here from Dr. Mark Syms.
Have more questions? Give Arizona Hearing Center a call at 602-307-9919.

[dinauchiha]

I used a q tip and accidentally pushed my ear wax all the way in. My ear is completely blocked, cant hear and have a major ringing all day and night. I tried hydrogen peroxide, baby oil, bulb syringe and ear candle. I scheduled an appointment for this Friday. Can someone reassure me I'll be ok with my left ear?😥

[chickenchokercharlie]

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[robertmills]

So I went to the doctor and was told that there is a massive build up of wax and he asked me to put some ear drops he recommended for 3 days so the hardened wax would become lose, he asked me to visit him again in 3 days so that he could remove the whole thing. After putting 3 drops in, and laying on the side, my ear is more blocked now and I'm panicking real bad, someone told me that the hardened wax is expanding after becoming lose and it's normal but I really don't know what to do, it's very uncomfortable and I'm hearing a little less than before now.
Is it normal? Could anyone reply fast? Please do reply, am I okay or should I be

[AnhMinh-jqbo]

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