Cerumen Impaction Removal in General Practices: A Comparison of Approved Standard Products [PDF]
Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, 2020 Background Ear irrigation is a commonly used method for removing earwax in general practice. There is no firm evidence if no pre-treatment is as good as pre-treatment with various standard preparations. Aim To assess the effectiveness of no pre-treatment
Fritz Meyer +5 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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Outpatient Management of Aural Fullness: A Retrospective Case Series of 100 Patients with Cerumen Impaction, Keratosis Obturans, and External Auditory Canal Cholesteatoma [PDF]
LifeBackground: 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 ...
Giovanni Motta +6 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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Emotional and Cognitive Effects of Simulated Temporary Hearing Deficit with Healthy Adults [PDF]
Audiology ResearchBackground/Objectives: Accumulation of cerumen (earwax) in the auditory canal is a common condition, particularly in children and older adults, and often causes temporary hearing loss.
Leora Moss Levy, Kinneret Weisler
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Practice of ear candling during lockdown due to COVID-19 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [PDF]
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2022 Objectives: Cerumen production is a protective process for the ear canal. Cerumen impaction causes unpleasant symptoms. There are various cerumen removal practices.
Samar M Alanazi +5 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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Assessment of Outer and Middle Ear Pathologies in Lilongwe, Malawi [PDF]
Audiology ResearchOuter and middle ear pathologies are known to disproportionately affect low-income countries but data is limited. We aim to quantify the prevalence rate of patients presenting with middle/outer ear pathologies at ABC Hearing Clinic and Training Centre in
Ruth Mtamo +4 more
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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 Effects Of Earphone Usage On Ear Wax (Cerumen) Impaction
Northwestern Medical Journal, 2021 Aim: To determine whether the use of earphones affects ear wax accumulation, to reveal whether it increases the need to consult a doctor, and to try to understand whether these situations vary according to earphone type.
Osman H Çam
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