Got back from the doctor's office a short while ago.  Had a good, efficient appointment.  The news, such as it is:

1. My ears have no wax in them.  The doctor is guessing it might be narrow/plugged eustachian tubes, but agreed that as i'm noticing hearing loss I should see an otolaryngologist.  I now have a couple referrals to follow up on.

2. My left toenail, simply put, needs to be shimmed.  Should be fairly simple with enough soaking.

3. The burn on my right arm, though it looks quite unpleasant (and doesn't feel too terrific either), is healing up normally.  I just need to keep doing what I've been doing -- cleaning it gently and applying an anti-bacterial ointment twice a day.  It should be looking more healed in about a week or so; if not I'll go back in.

4. I let the doctor prescribe me nicotine patches.  I've yet to fill the script (I'll do so tomorrow when hopefully I'll pick up other meds as well), but I'm not sure I'm quite ready to try quitting again.  I need to plan for it and mentally prepare myself.

Time now, methinks, for a quick nap.