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infection after syringing. can i still use wax softener on infected ear?

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i have a blocked ear on my right ear and have been using sodium bicarbonate drops for 2 weeks. two days ago, both ears were syringed and the next day i woke up in a lot of pain in my left ear (this ear did not have sodium bicarbonate drops in it prior to syringing) and could not hear in both ears. i visited a nurse who gave me an antibiotic spray and said that the ear syringing did not work. both ears are now blocked with wax and infected so can i use sodium bicarbonate drops as well as the 'Otomize' ear spray on infected ear

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Hello and welcome to the British Tinnitus Association forum.

Do feel free to ask any questions, I hope that you find this a helpful and supportive place to help you manage your tinnitus.

We have some resources that you might like to check out in addition to our home here:

tinnitus.org.uk (information and support details)

takeontinnitus.co.uk (free tinnitus management programme)

Helpline 0800 018 0527 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm) (outside the UK you can call +44 (0)114 250 9922)

Kind regards

Shakeela

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