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Hygiene of the external auditory canal

Медицинский совет, 2013
As is well known, 4 to 10% of patients seeking ENT care have cerumen impaction [4, 5]. Cerumen is a major cause of hearing loss in more than 5.5 million people in Russia annually.
K. A. Nikitin
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Searching for the Holy Grail among ear drops

Journal of Education, Health and Sport
Introduction and aim of the study: Ear wax plays many roles in maintaining ear health, such as cleansing, shielding, and lubricating the external auditory canal.
Justyna Kiełbasa, Katarzyna Bil, Agata Kowalczyk, Natalia Zozula, Aleksandra Latała, Iga Ślesicka, Aleksandra Rykucka, Marcin Wąs, Magda Przestrzelska, Zuzanna Tomczewska   +9 more
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Assessment of Outer and Middle Ear Pathologies in Lilongwe, Malawi [PDF]

Audiology Research
Outer 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, Jenna Vallario, Ambuj Kumar, Jesse Casanova, Julia Toman   +4 more
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Effects of occupation on hearing in older adults: a Sri Lankan perspective [PDF]

BMC Geriatrics
Background Hearing impairment is an important global public health concern and is the fourth leading cause of disability worldwide. Older adults with hearing impairment experience communication difficulties and have a poor quality of life.
G. S. Dissanayake, N. Gunawardana, K.Y.P.K. Weerasekara, M.S.D. Wijesinghe, C. Jayasuriya   +4 more
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A Study on the Effectiveness of Boericke Alcohol and Miconazole Ointment for the Prevention of Outer Ear Infections after Suction Clearance

Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ̒Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Bābul, 2015
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Cerumen (or earwax) impaction is usually asymptomatic, although in some cases, it leads to symptoms such as hearing loss and discomfort in the ear. Various approaches with different side-effects have been applied for the removal
K Kiakojouri, A Gooran, R Rajabnia, S Mahdavi Omran   +3 more
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Cerumen impaction: Challenges and management profile in a rural health facility. [PDF]

Niger Med J, 2015
Background: Cerumen impaction is a worldwide problem. It constitutes a significant proportion of health problems in many settings and its prevalence varies. Very few studies were done in this region with none from our center.
Gabriel OT.
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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, RB Namasivaya Navin, R Guna Keerthana, S Rajasekaran, K Priya   +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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Practice of ear candling during lockdown due to COVID-19 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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, Norah A Albdaya, Lama S Alhosaini, Fahad Z Alotaibi, Alhanouf A AlQabbani, Eman A Hajr   +5 more
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Development of video otoscopy quiz using a smartphone adaptable otoscope

Journal of Otology, 2021
Background: Otoscopy examination can be challenging. Traditional teaching uses still image illustrations. Newer attempts use video samples to simulate the otoscopy exam which is a dynamic process.Aims/Objective: To assess whether recorded otoscopy videos
Garrett Ni, Stuart Curtis, Adam Kaplon, Neil Gildener-Leapman, Jacob Brodsky, Ksenia Aaron, Jason Mouzakes   +6 more
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