January 15, 2026

Is It Cerumen Impaction or Long-term Hearing Loss?

Sound dampening can be disorienting, often making you feel separated from the community around you. It is typical to presume that muffled sound indicates long-term hearing deficiency, but the issue is often just a treatable cerumen obstruction. Grasping the distinction between earwax buildup vs. auditory loss can help you know when a quick fix is