Cerumen is a mixture of secretions and sloughed squamous epithelium produced in the external auditory canal. Cerumen naturally protects the skin and is removed through a self-cleaning mechanism ...

Clinical guideline fr treating earwax in patients The guideline aims to help clinicians identify patients with cerumen impaction who may benefit from intervention. The American Academy of ...

Cerumen impaction is a prevalent condition that can result in discomfort, hearing difficulties and, potentially, a broader impact on quality of life. The accumulation of earwax, a naturally protective ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Cerumen impaction' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The ...

Earwax is often regarded as dirty, or gross—something to be removed with a Q-tip. But that’s just wrong. Over the decades, countless doctors—and friends and family in the know—have reminded us why it ...

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If irrigation is used, the provider must minimize trauma, strongly consider using an acidifying ototopical medication (eg, vinegar or acetic acid) after the procedure, and monitor the patient closely.