I've been having this issue where my ears itch when I sleep, and it's happening almost every night. Today it got so bad I used a cotton swab to try and make it stop. Do you know what might be causing this itching in my ears?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

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4+ Yrs

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Do not worry, visit you ENT doctor for evaluation and appropriate treatment.

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Answered 26 days ago

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