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Efficacy of Over‐the‐Counter Cerumen Removal Devices: A Randomized Trial [PDF]
Laryngoscope Investigative OtolaryngologyObjective Consumer interest in ear hygiene has created an industry worth $2 billion, offering tools claiming to assist in cerumen removal. In this study, we aimed to compare the efficacy of self‐operated over‐the‐counter (OTC) cerumen removal devices ...
William E. Kamm +5 more
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Chemical Contaminants in Cerumen Samples from Ecuadorian Stingless Bees: Reporting Glyphosate, Aminomethylphosphonic Acid, and the Presence of Metals and Metalloids [PDF]
InsectsStingless bee cerumen is a mixture of wax and plant resins. Foragers of stingless bees are exposed to various chemical contaminants during their plant visits and collection activities. These contaminants have the potential to be transferred into the nest.
Joseline Sofía Ocaña-Cabrera +3 more
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Cerumen impaction: Prevalence and associated factors in the United States population [PDF]
Laryngoscope Investigative OtolaryngologyObjective To examine the prevalence of cerumen impaction in a nationally representative sample of the US population and the association of cerumen impaction with sociodemographic factors, hearing loss, and tinnitus.
McKenzie M. Tolan +3 more
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Cerumenolytic Effects of Carbamide Peroxide in Patients with Ear Wax Obstruction [PDF]
Iranian Journal of OtorhinolaryngologyIntroduction:Accumulated and compacted ear wax or cerumen can cause conductive hearing loss, discomfort and vertigo, and infection. This study investigates the effect of Carbamide peroxide (CP) compared with Phenol glycerin (PG) ear drops on cerumen ...
Alireza Asgari +4 more
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Медицинский совет, 2018 The problem of cerumen impaction is relevant for patients of both children and adults. Different ways of evacuating excessive accumulations in the auditory canal of cerumen masses — irrigation, dry removal — are not always sufficiently effective. For the
S. V. Morozova +2 more
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The Influence of Chewing Habits on the Degree of Impacted Cerumen
Mutiara Medika, 2021 : Cerumen was glandular secretions at the outer one-third of the ear mixed with exfoliated squamous epithelium. The jaw's movement keeps the cerumen in the ear canal in a state of balance, so it is clean, protects and lubricates the external auditory ...
Asti Widuri
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Cholesteatoma Masquerading as Cerumen [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2021 Cerumen is composed of glandular secretions and desquamated epithelial cells. It protects and lubricates the external auditory canal. Impacted cerumen causes canal occlusion and pressure over the tympanic membrane, causing ear discomfort, conductive ...
S Prabakaran +4 more
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The role of the mother habit to clean the ears against incidence of cerumen obturans in children
Gaceta Sanitaria, 2021 Objective: This study aims to describe the role of the mother habit against incidence of cerumen obturans in children. Methods: This study is an observational analysis with a cross-sectional design. This study was conducted on 119 elementary students and
Syahrijuita Kadir
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Antioxidants, 2023 Cerumen is a bee product produced exclusively by stingless bees, resulting from a mixture of beeswax and plant resins. The antioxidant activity of bee products has been investigated since oxidative stress is associated with the onset and progression of ...
Isamara Carvalho Ferreira +10 more
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Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, 2020 Objective: To provide family physicians with a practical, evidence-based approach to managing patients with cerumen impaction. Methods: MEDLINE, The Cochrane Library, and the Turning Research Into Practice (TRIP) database were searched for English ...
Garret A. Horton +3 more
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