I've been feeling this constant sensation like there's an insect moving around in my ear. It's pretty unsettling, and I'm not sure what to do about it. Could this turn into a serious issue, or is it something that's generally harmless?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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That could be fluid movement or air movement in the ear visit your ENT doctor get OTOSCOPY done for evaluation and appropriate management,apart from this you can do valsalva for aiding free flow fluid orair ifi any present.

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I'm experiencing pain when I swallow, and it feels like it's coming from the left side of my throat, right next to my Adam's apple. Is there an over-the-counter medication I can take for this?

Visit your Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

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I'm wondering if it's safe to use hydrogen peroxide to clean my ears, especially if an insect accidentally crawled in while I was sleeping. Is hydrogen peroxide effective and safe for removing insects from the ear? Im a bit worried and would love some guidance on this.

Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical and best to AVOID using it to clean ears. It can damage ear canal skin and cause inflammation.

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I've been having some discomfort around my jaw, right beneath my left ear lobe. It's not constant, but I really notice it when I press on it. There's no issue when I'm talking or opening my mouth wide, and it doesn't hurt when I swallow either. What could this be? Should I be concerned?

That could be TM joint pain or muscle catch,no need to worry give some time it will self adjust,do not attempt to massage the area,if its becoming worse visit your ENT doctor for evaluation and appropriate treatment.

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