After stirring the ear with a cotton swab, it is a bit hard to hear, which may be caused by cerumen blockage, otitis externa, perforation of tympanic membrane and so on. It is recommended to consult a doctor in time and follow the doctor’s instructions.
1. Cerumen blockage: Stirring the ear with a cotton swab may cause earwax to be pushed into the deeper part of the ear canal, resulting in cerumen blockage, so the ear is a little hard of hearing. You can go to otorhinolaryngology to have your doctor remove the cerumen with specialized instruments.
2. Otitis externa: Stirring the ear with a cotton swab may cause damage to the ear canal, resulting in ear canal inflammation, which may lead to swelling of the ear canal, so the ear is a little hard to hear. It can be treated with localized drops such as ofloxacin ear drops.
3. perforated eardrum: stirring the ear with a cotton swab may lead to eardrum damage, trauma caused by perforation of the eardrum, the ear may be more pus, so the ear is a little hard to hear. You need to clean up the purulent secretions and use drugs such as ofloxacin ear drops for treatment. If the symptoms are severe or the medication does not heal on its own, surgical repair may be considered.
If you can’t hear well after stirring your ear with a cotton swab, you should go to the hospital in time and follow the doctor’s instructions. Drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor.