Do your ears feel blocked? A physical ear examination could be the reason why your hearing seems muffled. In this article we describe what happens when an Audiologist checks your ears for wax and/or infection. The First Look With an Otoscope An otoscope is a small handheld torch with a magnifying lens at the end. Audiologists use an otoscope to look down your ear canal to see your eardrum. They will look for wax, infection and any damage to your eardrum. An examination using an otoscope takes a matter of…