Surprisingly, the most common cause of a blockage is incorrect at-home earwax removal. Often, instead of cleaning out the earwax it is just pushed deeper inside the ear. Earphone\u00a0and ear plug\u00a0usage can also cause wax buildup, as the\u00a0earphones can prevent earwax<\/a>\u00a0from naturally coming out of the ear canal.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Earaches, a feeling of fullness in the ear, hearing loss and ringing in the ear (tinnitus) are all common signs of earwax blockage. If the earwax is not removed an infection can develop. This would include severe pain in the ear that does not subside and a fever. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you should talk to your ENT doctor, as these may also be signs of a more serious condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to diagnose a buildup of earwax, your doctor will need to look in your ear with a special magnifying instrument called an otoscope. Once diagnosed, your doctor can remove the wax buildup a few ways: with a small curved instrument called a\u00a0curet or through suction. If this continues to be a problem, wax-removal medications may be recommended.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nSymptoms of Earwax Blockage <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How Does an ENT Treat an Earwax Block?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n