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Message 1643102 - Posted: 17 Feb 2015, 1:37:51 UTC
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A completely occluded ear canal is still only a conductive hearing loss and as such it cannot give you more than a 60 decibel hearing loss, maximum. Actually losing as much as 60 decibels just from ear wax would be very unusual and for it to happen in both ears simultaneously would be even more unusual on top of that. Generally it is kiddos with serious middle ear involvement who get those 60 decibel conductive losses. Ear wax is part of your outer ear.

With a conductive hearing loss involving only the outer ear (assuming you don't have infection or something else nasty going on in your middle ears and assuming that your inner ears are working fine) you should still be hearing decently via bone conduction across all the speech frequencies. When you say that you are suddenly "80% deaf in both ears" that is very concerning.

Anyone who experiences a sudden and unexpected hearing loss should seek medical attention.

Chris, get thee to an ENT if you can, or beg the nurse for a sooner appointment. It is not physiologically possible to have a hearing loss as severe as what you describe from ear wax alone.
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Message 1643124 - Posted: 17 Feb 2015, 4:03:25 UTC - in response to Message 1642951.  

But as always Annie is very gracious. At the moment I am about 80% deaf in both ears because the hot water during a bath and hair wash, without so much as a by your leave I might add, decided to re-arrange the apparent build up of ear wax, of which I was previously unaware.

"May it please the court, exhibit one M'lud, to-wit, two bunged up earholes"

Would you Adam & Eve it, first doctors appointment I can get is 3rd March, as it is considered non-urgent nor an emergency. Even then it will be ear drops for a week before an appointment with the Practice nurse for the usually rather barbaric syringing. Quite tempted to take along a big box of choccys and bribe her to be gentle with me.

So between the two of us we were a right pair of young fogeys. One hobbling and one going "Wot?" ..... Felt a bit like Darby & Joan actually :-))


I heard some doctor's advice long ago that the proper way to clean the ears
is to run the hot water in them while you shower. You sort of cup your hand
under and around your ear so hot water gets in and stays long enough to melt
the ear wax. Do that a couple of times. That's what I do and I've never had an
ear wax problem. I also dry my ears after the shower using the evil cotton
swab because I can't stand to have wet ears!
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Message 1643129 - Posted: 17 Feb 2015, 4:10:47 UTC - in response to Message 1643124.  

The Hot water here can generate Steam, it's that HOT...
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Message 1643242 - Posted: 17 Feb 2015, 11:38:50 UTC - in response to Message 1643124.  

I heard some doctor's advice long ago that the proper way to clean the ears is to run the hot water in them while you shower. You sort of cup your hand
under and around your ear so hot water gets in and stays long enough to melt
the ear wax. Do that a couple of times. That's what I do and I've never had an
ear wax problem. I also dry my ears after the shower using the evil cotton
swab because I can't stand to have wet ears!

Our dog use to clean my ears:)
This morning she did that 5 o'clock in the morning.
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Message 1643431 - Posted: 17 Feb 2015, 23:01:19 UTC - in response to Message 1643265.  

@angela _ I have had this a number of times before, and for the same reason. I am on of these unfortunate persons that do generate an excess of ear wax. Probably had the syringing 1/2 a dozen times over the years. What happens is that the hot water moistens the build up of wax enough to "re-arrange" it and deposit it against the ear drum itself, causing the temporary hearing impairment. I can hear traffic in the street quite well, if people speak up I can hear them quite well. TV at low levels I can't or if people speak softly.

OK, maybe FOR ME 60% deafness than normal (feels like 80%) No major problem just a damn irritation. I explained the position to the receptionist and if she had felt it was anything THAT serious she would have whisked me in or told me to go to A&E. My GP practice is very good at all levels.

Don't anyone use cotton buds to clean ears, one short jab too many and you can pierce an ear drum. IN any case it compacts the wax closer to the ear drum. Think of it like a book put on a snare drum, then try to drum on it ...... If it gets too anoying I'll buy some Otex ear drops, that might help in the short term.

Didn't mean to be alarmist folks, honest ....


Go see a doctor. Please :)
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Message 1643517 - Posted: 18 Feb 2015, 1:40:38 UTC - in response to Message 1643265.  

@angela _ I have had this a number of times before, and for the same reason. I am on of these unfortunate persons that do generate an excess of ear wax. Probably had the syringing 1/2 a dozen times over the years. What happens is that the hot water moistens the build up of wax enough to "re-arrange" it and deposit it against the ear drum itself, causing the temporary hearing impairment. I can hear traffic in the street quite well, if people speak up I can hear them quite well. TV at low levels I can't or if people speak softly.

OK, maybe FOR ME 60% deafness than normal (feels like 80%) No major problem just a damn irritation. I explained the position to the receptionist and if she had felt it was anything THAT serious she would have whisked me in or told me to go to A&E. My GP practice is very good at all levels.

Don't anyone use cotton buds to clean ears, one short jab too many and you can pierce an ear drum. IN any case it compacts the wax closer to the ear drum. Think of it like a book put on a snare drum, then try to drum on it ...... If it gets too anoying I'll buy some Otex ear drops, that might help in the short term.

Didn't mean to be alarmist folks, honest ....


Well I never realized that hot water could make the ear wax
problem worse. Sorry for the bad advice. Although I suppose
it works for the average person.

I don't advocate using a cotton swab in your ear. But like
a lot of people, (1) I sometimes "do" differently than I
"say" and, (2) I sometimes do things that are discouraged.
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Message 1643558 - Posted: 18 Feb 2015, 4:07:55 UTC - in response to Message 1643517.  

@angela _ I have had this a number of times before, and for the same reason. I am on of these unfortunate persons that do generate an excess of ear wax. Probably had the syringing 1/2 a dozen times over the years. What happens is that the hot water moistens the build up of wax enough to "re-arrange" it and deposit it against the ear drum itself, causing the temporary hearing impairment. I can hear traffic in the street quite well, if people speak up I can hear them quite well. TV at low levels I can't or if people speak softly.

OK, maybe FOR ME 60% deafness than normal (feels like 80%) No major problem just a damn irritation. I explained the position to the receptionist and if she had felt it was anything THAT serious she would have whisked me in or told me to go to A&E. My GP practice is very good at all levels.

Don't anyone use cotton buds to clean ears, one short jab too many and you can pierce an ear drum. IN any case it compacts the wax closer to the ear drum. Think of it like a book put on a snare drum, then try to drum on it ...... If it gets too anoying I'll buy some Otex ear drops, that might help in the short term.

Didn't mean to be alarmist folks, honest ....


Well I never realized that hot water could make the ear wax
problem worse. Sorry for the bad advice. Although I suppose
it works for the average person.

I don't advocate using a cotton swab in your ear. But like
a lot of people, (1) I sometimes "do" differently than I
"say" and, (2) I sometimes do things that are discouraged.

@Chris, here in the states the little syringes to flush the wax out are over the counter from the druggist. http://www.cvs.com/shop/personal-care/ear-care/syringes/cvs-ear-wax-removal-syringe-skuid-440621
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Message 1643777 - Posted: 18 Feb 2015, 16:17:27 UTC

Here's a horse of a different color, I found this on FB.

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Message 1643788 - Posted: 18 Feb 2015, 17:00:53 UTC - in response to Message 1643517.  



Well I never realized that hot water could make the ear wax
problem worse. Sorry for the bad advice. Although I suppose
it works for the average person.

I don't advocate using a cotton swab in your ear. But like
a lot of people, (1) I sometimes "do" differently than I
"say" and, (2) I sometimes do things that are discouraged.

Olive oil dissolves ear wax. Its messy, but safe. Just put a few drops in your ears when you go to bed and it should wash out safely when you shower.

I've never had a problem with ear wax myself, but my kids have and olive oil works. Just make sure you have a towel over your pillow!
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Message 1643792 - Posted: 18 Feb 2015, 17:22:05 UTC


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Message 1643795 - Posted: 18 Feb 2015, 17:46:11 UTC

Rest in Peace, dearest Punkin.
My thoughts and condolences are with you, Suzie.
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Message 1643817 - Posted: 18 Feb 2015, 19:06:47 UTC
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Sorry to hear Suzie:( RIP Punkin.
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Message 1643821 - Posted: 18 Feb 2015, 19:09:37 UTC - in response to Message 1643817.  

R.I.P. Punkin.
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Message 1643905 - Posted: 19 Feb 2015, 3:44:24 UTC

Wishing you peace, Suzie-Q.
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Message 1644082 - Posted: 19 Feb 2015, 14:48:21 UTC

R.I.P. Punkin.
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Message 1644244 - Posted: 19 Feb 2015, 21:00:44 UTC

Oh Suzie :(((
I'm so sorry to hear your sad news :((( It hurts so when we lose our furries :((( 14 years is a lot of love to be left with just memories :( So sad :((( Rest in peace Punkin. And a big heartfelt hug for you, Suzie. So sorry :(
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Message 1644290 - Posted: 19 Feb 2015, 23:34:17 UTC

Thanks to you all.
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Message 1644671 - Posted: 20 Feb 2015, 21:54:39 UTC - in response to Message 1644290.  

Thanks to you all.

Sorry I haven't gotten into funding your cat funds Sue, been quite busy:( Darn credit cards, can't even book a hotel in California properly without having to use a credit card:(( Remembered paypal was possible, will look into it..
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Message 1644778 - Posted: 21 Feb 2015, 4:17:03 UTC

Think I missed this...sorry for your loss.


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