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My 7 year old daughter has a history of allergies for which she is being treated. She seems to always suffer from nasal congestion. Recently, she has complained of ear discomfort, I did notice she had a large buildup or wax deep into her ear. I used DEBROX x 3 days to remove it and now she's complaining of an intermittent swishing sound in her ear.
Is this posssibly just congestion from the tx. Should I be concerned ?
Hi Randie,
Debrox doesn't really remove wax; it just makes is softer so it is easier to remove. It sounds as if the wax is still there and there may be some water trapped behind it. If that water stays, your daughter may get a fungal infection. Deep seated wax really needs to be removed by a professional. At this point, you need to take her to her ENT and have him remove the wax and test her ear for any middle ear involvement.
Hope this helps.
Harriet B. Jacobster, AuD
Board Certified in Audiology
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Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D.
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I am a Board Certified Doctor of Audiology with 25 years of experience. I can answer questions regarding hearing loss, both general and specific, dizziness and vertigo, auditory processing disorders, hearing aids, aural rehabilitation as well as specialized audiologic testing, i.e., Auditory Brainstem Response, VideoNystagmography, Otoacoutic Emissions. I have worked with both pediatric and adult populations. Because of my extensive musical background, I am able to respond to questions regarding the special needs of musicians.
Experience
I have been an audiologist for over 25 years with a specialty in electrophysiology of the auditory and vestibular systems and pediatric evaluations. I currently work in my private consulting practice providing services to nursing homes and schools. My Doctoral research was on specialized techniques in Auditory Brainstem Responses.
Organizations
American Academy of Audiology, -
American Speech Language Hearing Association, -
Hearing Loss Association of America
Education/Credentials
Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology), Nova Southeastern University, 2000.
Board Certified Doctor of Audiology (American Board of Audiology)
Certificate in Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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