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PERMAINAN ULAR TANGGA MENINGKATKAN PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP ANAK SEKOLAH DASAR DALAM PENCEGAHAN IMPAKSI SERUMEN DI SDN TAMBAKSARI III SURABAYA

Critical Medical and Surgical Nursing Journal, 2019
Introduction: Cerumen impaction is syndrome of hearing due to the build up of ear wax in the ear canal and cause pressure that impair. It is found in elementary school children.
Norma Astrianingsih, Kristiawati Kristiawati, Ilya Krisnana   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence of cerumen impaction and associated factors among primary school children in Mwanza city, Tanzania

, 2020
Background: Cerumen impaction is a worldwide problem constituting a significant proportion of health problems in many settings and its prevalence varies.
BUNABE, GUSTAVE, Chalya, Phillipo Leo, Gilyoma, Japhet M, Mabenda, Shija B, Mahalu, William   +4 more
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Facial Nerve Palsy After Ear Infection: A Case Report

Journal of Scientific Innovation in Medicine, 2021
Introduction: The incidence of acute mastoiditis, a common complication of otitis media, has significantly decreased with the emergence of antibiotic therapy [1].
I. Elmubarak, J. Ekezie, S. Manwani
doaj   +1 more source

Online Self-Triage of Ear or Hearing Concerns in a Patient Portal: Comparison of Subsequent Diagnoses and Hospitalizations to National Emergency Department and National Ambulatory Ear or Hearing Visits

Health Services Research & Managerial Epidemiology, 2023
Background Although online self-triage is easily accessible, little is known about the patients who use self-triage or their subsequent diagnoses. We compared ear/hearing self-triage subsequent diagnoses to ear/hearing visit diagnoses in emergency ...
Frederick North, Teresa B Jensen, Jennifer Pecina, Nathaniel E Miller, Michelle Duvall, Elissa M Nelson, Matthew C Thompson, Brenda J Johnson, Brian A Crum, Robert Stroebel   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Optical Coherence Tomography as an Emerging Technique for Identifying Pediatric Middle Ear Effusion. [PDF]

Laryngoscope
This prospective study evaluated optical coherence tomography (OCT) as a diagnostic tool for identifying middle ear effusion (MEE) in 164 pediatric patients. OCT was determined to have a sensitivity of 74% and a specificity of 93%, comparable to otoscopy and tympanometry, with moderate agreement (κ = 0.41) between clinical and non‐clinical raters.
Neuberger R, Carter J, Dives A, Ibarrola ASC, Ixba M, Lambert E, Liu YC, Messner AH.   +7 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Role of Impacted Cerumen in Hearing Loss [PDF]

Ear, Nose & Throat Journal, 2006
We performed a study to determine if cerumen in the ear canal causes significant hearing loss and to ascertain if there is any correlation between the amount of cerumen and the degree of hearing loss. Our study was conducted on 109 ears in 80 patients.
Subha, Sethu Thakachy, Raman, Rajagopalan   +1 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Auditory exostosis in Australian warm water surfers: a cross-sectional study

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2021
Background Surfing is a popular sport in Australia, accounting for nearly 10% of the population. External auditory exostosis (EAE), also referred to as surfer’s ear, is recognized as a potentially serious complication of surfing.
Vini Simas, Wayne Hing, Evelyne Rathbone, Rodney Pope, Mike Climstein   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Irrigation for cerumen removal causing meningitis – case report

, 2020
Introduction: Cerumen impaction is a common problem seen in primary care clinics. There are a variety of methods to deal with impacted cerumen including water irrigation but meningitis after water irrigation cerumen removal has not been previously ...
Surdell, Daniel, Tenny, Steven, Lookian, Pashayar, Wakim, Andre   +3 more
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CERUMENOLYTIC AGENTS FOR CERUMEN IMPACTION TREATMENT: A SCOPING REVIEW

Jurnal Kedokteran Diponegoro
Background: Cerumen impaction is a common condition all over the world. It is observed in around 5% of adults and has a higher prevalence in children, the elderly, and people with intellectual impairment.
Arsyada Hakama Syakuro, Asti Widuri, Rizka Fakhriani, Deoni Daniswara   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

External Auditory Canal Dimensions, Age, and Cerumen Retention or Impaction in Persons With Down Syndrome

, 2018
Objective: To investigate associations between age, external auditory canal (EAC) dimensions, and cerumen retention/impaction among persons with Down syndrome (DS). Methods: This cross-sectional study evaluated EAC dimensions, cerumen retention/impaction,
José Florencio F. Lapeña, Alexander Edward S. Dy   +1 more
core   +1 more source