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Effective Ways to Relieve Itchy Ears: Expert Advice and Tips

Methods to Relieve Ear Itching Hello, I have experienced intermittent itching in my ears since childhood, but medical examinations have not revealed any issues. As a child, I used to relieve the itching by digging in my ears, but as I grew older, I learned that this could lead to...


Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello, rapidly and repeatedly pressing on the ear canal will not affect hearing, but there is a risk of causing an auricular hematoma. You may consider using a towel for cold compress on the outer ear to relieve itching. If there is no significant improvement, it is advisable to ...

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Understanding Ear Pain: When to See an ENT Specialist

Pain upon pressure on the auricular region? Hello Doctor, I previously inquired about a popping sound in my ear when swallowing saliva. Later, during a follow-up visit to the hospital, the hearing test results were normal, and the doctor noted that there were only injection marks...


Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: 1. Pain upon pressing the tragus is commonly associated with inflammation. You may observe it yourself, but if it persists without improvement, you should seek medical evaluation. 2. Most cases will gradually recover. You can monitor your condition, but if there is no impr...

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