Earwax
Preparing For Your Appointment
To prepare for your appointment, see the topic Making the Most of Your Appointment
You can help your doctor diagnose and treat your condition by being prepared to answer the following questions:
- What are your main symptoms?
- Do you have ear pain?
- Do you have ringing in your ears?
- Do you have trouble hearing?
- What home treatment methods have you tried?
- What nonprescription earwax softeners have you used?
- Have you ever had a ruptured eardrum?
- Do you wear hearing aids?
- Do you have any health risks?
WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise
Last Updated:
February 13, 2008
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