____________________ Hearing Problems May Be Caused by Obstructions in the External

question 20

Short Answer

____________________ hearing problems may be caused by obstructions in the external ear canal such as buildup of cerumen, tumors, a collection of blood or fluid in the inner ear, and tympanic membrane injury.

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