I touched the back of my ear with a cotton swab and I can't hear as well, is it serious?

Question

Hello, this morning I touched my eardrum with a cotton swab. I did not feel any pain, but I feel a hearing loss that does not go away since this morning. Is it serious and is my eardrum perforated? Thank you very much for your answer... I take note of your advice

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Hello Sir, If the situation persists for more than a day, I advise you to see a doctor to have the ear evaluated and, if necessary, not to delay treatment. Do not insert or apply anything in the ear at this time. From now on, it will be important to avoid anything solid in the ear as this can cause injury and compact the wax. Sincerely, Tom Samaha, pharmacist With pleasure, good continuation!