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Effective treatment options include cerumenolytic agents, irrigation with or without cerumenolytic pretreatment, and manual removal. Home irrigation with a bulb syringe may...
Earwax blockage — also called cerumen impaction — may result in irritation, tinnitus and hearing loss. Treatments include drops to soften the wax or manual removal at your healthcare provider’s office.
TREATMENT OPTIONS. There are three types of interventions for cerumen impaction: irrigation, manual removal, and topical preparations (Table 1). The choice of method depends on...
Describe the pathophysiology of cerumen impaction. Summarize the techniques available to remove cerumen. Outline the complications associated with the removal of cerumen. Explain the role of the interprofessional team in improving outcomes for patients with cerumen impactions.
Impaction is diagnosed when an accumulation of cerumen results in symptoms, such as hearing loss, or when it prevents adequate assessment of the ear canal or tympanic membrane. Intervention may include manual removal, irrigation, or use of cerumenolytic agents, or a combination of these modalities. After treatment, the clinician should re ...
Cerumen impaction should be treated when it causes C symptoms such as hearing loss, itching, pain, or tinnitus, or when it prevents assessment of the external auditory canal,...
Removal of impacted cerumen is generally considered safe but does have associated risks, including eardrum perforation, canal laceration, and failed removal of cerumen. 4 These risks can be mitigated by identifying high-risk patients and tailoring management strategies. Commonly used cerumen removal techniques include cerumenolytics (cerumen ...