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Can a wax build-up cause hearing loss?

I have been known to have wax build-ups in my ears. Can a wax build-up cause hearing loss?

2 Answers

Yes wax can block the ear canal, preventing sound transmission.   Angela R. Sieh Ceretto, M.A., CCC-A, FAAA Audiologist Pinnacle Audiology, LLC 6809 S. Minnesota Ave., Suite 101 605-306-4481  
Yes, but it would resolve when the wax is removed.