Hearing loss in one ear

[jmw4004]

I went to the ENT a few days ago to have impacted earwax removed from my left ear. After it was removed, I heard fine in that ear but then noticed that the ear that did not have impacted earwax (my right ear) did not hear as clearly as the ear that had just been cleaned. I assumed this was normal due to the fact that the ear that had been cleaned now had no earwax in it while my right ear had a normal amount of earwax. After five days, I still notice the difference. It is as if all sounds are muffled in my right ear and are crystal clear in the ear that was cleaned. Is this normal? Has anyone had one ear cleaned and noticed a difference in the clarity of hearing between the ear that was cleaned and the one that was not? Is this due to the fact that the ear that was not cleaned having a normal amount of earwax in it that is muffling sounds and eventually, as earwax builds back up in the ear that was cleaned, this should subside? Should I be worried? Thanks for any information anyone is able to provide.

[jcphz]

I would actually go back to where you had the wax removed and have your hearing tested. Explain to the audiologist or ENT what is going on. Good luck.

[alexjems41]

I had once cleaned my ear but didn't noticed a difference between the ear that was cleaned and the one that was not.I don't know whether what you are experiencing is normal or dangerous but it's better to go to audiologist.He/She will solve your problem.

[robsam]

I don't know if I had the same problem because of wax. Actually, few days ago I have started feeling something in my ear, like some air is being passed through it and I also felt that my hearing power is less than before. I went to doctor and he said that I have a hole in my ear and when it will be filled up, you will be able to hear clearly. Thank god !!! Now its all right !!!!:) Just after this incident I have taken a health insurance plan covering my dental,eye etc. because I felt after that It is necessary to have an insurance to treat yourself easily. Its my free advice to all you guys. :):)

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[RoseRodent]

It might just be an adjustment in your brain. Your brain is used to the sound on one side being lower than the other side. It's now getting different input and it's confused and doesn't know what to do with the information and how to sort it all out. Your "good" ear has now suddenly become a "standard" ear, and by comparison it feels wrong. You would only be sure by getting a full hearing test on both sides, and if both ears are normal and well-balanced you can wait for your brain to sort it all out and follow it up if you still feel unbalanced after a few months.