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Efficacy of Over‐the‐Counter Cerumen Removal Devices: A Randomized Trial [PDF]

Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology
Objective 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, McKenzie M. Tolan, Catherine L. Kennedy, Janet S. Choi, Schelomo Marmor, Meredith E. Adams   +5 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Cerumen impaction: Prevalence and associated factors in the United States population

Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology
Objective 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.
Meredith Adams, Janet S Choi, Maria Tibesar   +2 more
exaly   +3 more sources

Cerumen Management: An Updated Clinical Review and Evidence-Based Approach for Primary Care Physicians

Journal of Primary Care and 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, Jason A Beyea
exaly   +3 more sources

Chemical Contaminants in Cerumen Samples from Ecuadorian Stingless Bees: Reporting Glyphosate, Aminomethylphosphonic Acid, and the Presence of Metals and Metalloids [PDF]

Insects
Stingless 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, Jorge Ron-Román, Sarah Martin-Solano, Claude Saegerman   +3 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Evaluation of the safety and efficacy of manual removal and irrigation in cerumen removal in children [PDF]

Science Progress
Objective To analyze the safety and efficacy of manual removal and irrigation in cerumen removal in children. Methods A case-control study that prospectively collected the data of 6-month to 18-year-old children who underwent cerumen removal in the ...
Yao Lian, Ke Yuan, Linlin Nie, Ling Xiao, Ling Ding   +4 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Effects of Maltodextrin and Gum Arabic Composition on the Physical and Antioxidant Activities of Dewaxed Stingless Bee Cerumen

Foods, 2023
Background: Cerumen is a mixture of beeswax and plant resin made by stingless bees. It has antimicrobial and antioxidant properties and is often used in biological and therapeutic treatments. However, its adhesive characteristic makes cerumen challenging
Bajaree Chuttong, Michael Burgett, Supakit Chaipoot   +2 more
exaly   +4 more sources

Chemical Components and Antioxidant Activity of Geotrigona sp. and Tetragonisca fiebrigi Stingless Bee Cerumen Reduce Juglone-Induced Oxidative Stress in Caenorhabditis elegans

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, Raíssa Cristina Darroz Côrrea, Sarah Lam Orué, Daniel Ferreira Leite, Paola dos Santos da Rocha, Claudia Andrea Lima Cardoso, Rosilda Mara Mussury, Patricia Vit, Kely de Picoli Souza, Edson Lucas dos Santos, Jaqueline Ferreira Campos   +10 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Unpacking cerumen impaction: a systematic review of clinical practice guidelines to support the development of the world health organization package of ear and hearing care interventions. [PDF]

BMC Prim Care
Background Cerumen impaction is a common, preventable cause of hearing loss that affects up to 30% of the global population. Despite its high burden, management practices vary widely, highlighting the need for comprehensive, evidence-based guidelines ...
Kfoury P, Shah K, Dillard LK, Der C, Mishra P, Patterson RH, Xu MJ.   +6 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Outpatient Management of Aural Fullness: A Retrospective Case Series of 100 Patients with Cerumen Impaction, Keratosis Obturans, and External Auditory Canal Cholesteatoma. [PDF]

Life (Basel)
Background: Aural fullness is a common symptom in routine otolaryngological practice. Although it is most commonly attributed to cerumen impaction, other, less frequent conditions may present similar symptoms and are often initially misdiagnosed as ...
Motta G, Testa D, Barba G, Grassia R, Chiari F, Di Stadio A, Tortoriello G.   +6 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Exploring Cerumen as an Alternative Matrix for Drug Detection and Quantification: Method Development and Application in Clinical Samples. [PDF]

Drug Test Anal
Cerumen (earwax) is a complex mix of apocrine and holocrine secretions and skin cells. In recent years, it has emerged as an innovative specimen for the detection of xenobiotics, suggesting that it has both clinical and forensic applications. An LC–MS/MS
Kevrekidis DP, Gika HG, Panagiotoglou G, Parlapani E, Pavlidis P, Raikos N.   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources