The yellow or brown waxy secretions produced by vestigial apocrine sweat glands in the external ear canal.
Pathological processes of the ear, the hearing, and the equilibrium system of the body.
The narrow passage way that conducts the sound collected by the EAR AURICLE to the TYMPANIC MEMBRANE.
Inflammation of the OUTER EAR including the external EAR CANAL, cartilages of the auricle (EAR CARTILAGE), and the TYMPANIC MEMBRANE.

Study of lipid in the ear canal in canine otitis externa with Malassezia pachydermatis. (1/33)

An epidemiological investigation of 120 canine otitis externa cases in 1,370 dogs was done on the incidence rate, ear pinna shapes, breeds and their relationships. Eighty-five cases (12.6%) in 672 dogs with pendulous ears and 35 cases (5.0%) in 698 dogs with erect ears had otitis externa, and the difference between them was significant (P<0.05). Ninety-five auditory cerumen specimens were cultured for Malassezia pachydermatis (M. pachydermatis) and analyzed for concentrations of major fatty acids. Although rates of cases positive for M. pachydermatis in both ear pinna shapes were almost the same, i.e. 55.2% in the pendulous group and 53.6% in the erect group, the average total fatty acid level of the pendulous ear group was significantly (P<0.05) higher than that in the erect ear group after dismissing extraordinary levels in the Siberian husky. Isolated M. pachydermatis strains were examined for the effects of fatty acid supplementation on their growth. The majority of the strains utilized fatty acids and grew faster in fatty acid supplemented broth. These results suggest that M. pachydermatis, the predominant causative agent of canine otitis externa, prefers the auditory canal of dogs with lipid-rich earwax and grows fast, but growth strongly depends upon the canine breed.  (+info)

Attachment of Malassezia pachydermatis to the ear dermal cells in canine otitis externa. (2/33)

To investigate the predominance of Malassezia pachydermatis (M. pachydermatis) as a causative agent of canine otitis externa, ear cerumen samples were observed for adhesion of M. pachydermatis to the cornified epithelial cells by light and electron microscopes. The yeasts appeared not to adhere to the cornified epithelial cells directly, but they seemed to exist in the proximity of the epithelial cells with an electron opaque halo-like space around them. Polysaccharide and lipid staining techniques were conducted to identify the substances existing in that space. Lipid substances, not saccharides, were observed around the yeasts and the cornified epithelial cells. These results suggested that in the canine ear canal malassezia yeast attachment to the cornified epithelial cells is mediated by lipids.  (+info)

A quasi-randomised controlled trial of water as a quick softening agent of persistent earwax in general practice. (3/33)

BACKGROUND: Earwax is a common problem in general practice. The incidence of complaints owing to earwax in general practice in the Netherlands is 39.3 per 1000 patients. AIM: To determine the feasibility of a strategy using water as a quick dispersant for persistent earwax, compared with the usual strategy using oil as a dispersant for three days in a general practice setting. DESIGN OF STUDY: Practice based, prospective controlled intervention study. SETTING: Forty-two patients (59 ears) in four general practices in the Netherlands. METHOD: Patients with persistent earwax were randomised into an intervention group and a control group. For patients in the intervention group, water drops at body temperature were dropped into the impacted ear and the auditory meatus was blocked with a wet wad of cotton. After the patient had waited for 15 minutes in the waiting room a series of attempts at syringing was completed. Patients in the control group received the usual strategy and were instructed to soften the earwax with oil each night before sleeping and to block the auditory meatus with a wad of cotton, for three days. They were asked to come back after three days for the second attempt of syringing. For both strategies the mean number of syringing attempts (and 95% confidence interval) was calculated and compared by testing the difference between the means using a t-test for independent samples. All ears in which the wax was still persistent after another five syringing attempts were given the value of 6 in the calculations. RESULTS: The mean number of syringing attempts needed per patient in the intervention group was 3.0 (95% CI = 2.4 to 3.6) and for the control group, the mean was 2.4 (95% CI = 1.7 to 3.1). The difference between means (0.6, 95% CI = 0.3 to 1.5) was not statistically significant (P = 0.18). CONCLUSION: A patient with persistent earwax can stay in the waiting room following the initial series of five attempts at syringing, with water instilled in the ear canal. After 15 minutes, the earwax is removed as easily as in the usual strategy using oil instilled for three days. The strategy using water as a dispersant for persistent earwax is quick and more convenient for the patient.  (+info)

Effectiveness of ear syringing in general practice: a randomised controlled trial and patients' experiences. (4/33)

BACKGROUND: Ear syringing is a common procedure performed for a variety of symptoms in primary care. Reports of its effectiveness vary considerably and no randomised controlled trials (RCTs) have been performed. AIM: To estimate the effect of ear syringing on hearing thresholds and on symptoms leading to ear syringing in general practice. DESIGN OF STUDY: Randomised single-blind controlled trial. Before-and-after self-assessments of symptoms. SETTING: Patients from three general practices in the Bristol area attending twice-weekly clinics dedicated to ear syringing over a 12-week period. METHOD: Patients were randomly assigned to have their hearing tested before and after ear syringing, or twice before ear syringing. Changes in hearing threshold were measured by pure tone audiometry (PTA). All patients completed sef-assessment forms of symptoms using Likert scales before, and one week after, ear syringing. RESULTS: Hearing threshold improved by 10 dB or more in 34% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 21% to 47%) of the intervention group and 1.6% of control group (number needed to treat = 3.1, 95% CI = 2.2 to 5.2, P<0.001). The levels of improvement in the intervention group ranged between 15 dB and 36 dB. The symptoms that most commonly improved included hearing on the phone, pain, a feeling of blocked ears, and hearing one-to-one. There was a strong relationship between the change thresholds, as measure using PTA, and self-reports of hearing improvement. Secondary analysis was unable to identify predictors of objectively measured improvement. CONCLUSION: Ear syringing improved hearing threshold in a substantial proportion of patients. An even larger proportion reported an improvement in symptoms. It was not possible to predict which patients would benefit.  (+info)

Does earwax lose its pathogens on your auriscope overnight? (5/33)

OBJECTIVES: To describe the organisms cultured from general practitioners' auriscope earpieces; and to explore general practitioners' perceptions of the possibility of cross infection from contaminated auriscope earpieces and of how their auriscope earpieces are cleaned. DESIGN: Microbiological survey of auriscope earpieces in two general practices and a semistructured questionnaire sent to 105 general practitioners. SETTING: General practitioners served by one district general hospital microbiology laboratory in the north of England. RESULTS: Organisms were cultured from 41 (93%) of 44 auriscope earpieces, of which 14 (32%) carried potential pathogens; four (9%) were heavily contaminated. Of the 85 (81%) general practitioners who responded, 72 (85%) believed that contaminated auriscope earpieces could cause serious infection, 66 (78%) did not clean earpieces between patients, and 70 (82%) thought that patients would mind if they knew that dirty earpieces were used. CONCLUSIONS: Almost a third of auriscope earpieces were contaminated by pathogenic bacteria. Although general practitioners suspected this, most did not ensure that a clean earpiece was used for each patient.  (+info)

Itching in the ear canal due to hypocerumenosis. An effective method of treatment. (6/33)

Itching of the ear canal, with oozing, edema and cracking of the skin due to absence or insufficiency of wax was treated in more than 200 cases by instructing the patient to massage the ear canal with a cotton tip applicator soaked with a hydrocortisone preparation and inserted a half to three-quarters of an inch beyond the meatus. Some 95 per cent of patients reported good to excellent results in three to four days after the beginning of treatment. In the remainder results were fair.  (+info)

Impacted cerumen: composition, production, epidemiology and management. (7/33)

In the UK, some 2.3 million people suffer cerumen ('ear wax') problems serious enough to warrant management, with approximately 4 million ears syringed annually. Impacted cerumen is a major cause of primary care consultation, and a common comorbidity in ENT patients, the elderly, infirm and people with mental retardation. Despite this, the physiology, clinical significance and management implications of excessive and impacted cerumen remain poorly characterized. There are no well-designed, large, placebo-controlled, double-blind studies comparing treatments, and accordingly, the evidence surrounding the management of impacted cerumen is inconsistent, allowing few conclusions. The causes and management of impacted cerumen require further investigation. Physicians are supposed to follow the edicts and principles of evidence-based medicine and clinical governance. Currently, in patients with impacted cerumen, the lack of evidence makes this impossible.  (+info)

Predictors of hearing loss in school entrants in a developing country. (8/33)

BACKGROUND: Hearing loss is a prevalent and significant disability that impairs functional development and educational attainment of school children in developing countries. Lack of a simple and practical screening protocol often deters routine and systematic hearing screening at school entry. AIM: To identify predictors of hearing loss for a practical screening model in school-aged children. SETTINGS AND DESIGN: Community-based, retrospective case-control study of school entrants in an inner city. METHODS: Results from the audiologic and non-audiologic examination of 50 hearing impaired children in randomly selected mainstream schools were compared with those of a control group of 150 normal hearing children, matched for age and sex from the same population. The non-audiologic evaluation consisted of medical history, general physical examination, anthropometry, motor skills, intelligence and visual acuity while the audiologic assessment consisted of otoscopy, audiometry and tympanometry. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: Multiple logistic regression analysis of significant variables derived from univariate analysis incorporating student t-test and chi-square. RESULTS: Besides parental literacy (OR:0.3; 95% CI:0.16-0.68), non-audiologic variables showed no association with hearing loss. In contrast, most audiologic indicators, enlarged nasal turbinate (OR:3.3; 95% CI:0.98-11.31), debris or foreign bodies in the ear canal (OR:5.4; 95% CI:1.0-36.03), impacted cerumen (OR:6.2; 95% CI:2.12-14.33), dull tympanic membrane (OR:2.2; 95% CI:1.10-4.46), perforated ear drum (OR:24.3; 95% CI:2.93-1100.17) and otitis media with effusion OME (OR:14.2; 95% CI:6.22-33.09), were associated with hearing loss. However, only parental literacy (OR:0.3; 95% CI:0.16-0.69), impacted cerumen (OR:4.0; 95% CI:1.66-9.43) and OME (OR:11.0; 95% CI:4.74-25.62) emerged as predictors. CONCLUSION: Selective screening based on the identification of impacted cerumen and OME will facilitate the detection of a significant proportion of hearing impaired school entrants.  (+info)

1. Otitis media (middle ear infection): This is an infection of the middle ear that can cause ear pain, fever, and hearing loss.
2. Acoustic neuroma: This is a benign tumor that grows on the nerve that connects the inner ear to the brain. It can cause hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and balance problems.
3. Meniere's disease: This is a disorder of the inner ear that can cause vertigo (dizziness), tinnitus, hearing loss, and a feeling of fullness in the affected ear.
4. Presbycusis: This is age-related hearing loss that affects the inner ear and can cause difficulty hearing high-pitched sounds.
5. Ototoxicity: This refers to damage to the inner ear caused by certain medications or chemicals. It can cause hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance problems.
6. Meningitis: This is an infection of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. It can cause hearing loss, headache, and other symptoms.
7. Otosclerosis: This is a condition in which there is abnormal bone growth in the middle ear that can cause hearing loss.
8. Cholesteatoma: This is a condition in which there is a buildup of skin cells in the middle ear that can cause hearing loss, ear pain, and other symptoms.
9. Eustachian tube dysfunction: This is a condition in which the tubes that connect the middle ear to the back of the throat do not function properly, leading to hearing loss, ear pain, and other symptoms.
10. Mastoiditis: This is an infection of the mastoid bone behind the ear that can cause hearing loss, ear pain, and other symptoms.

Symptoms of otitis externa may include:

* Ear pain or tenderness
* Redness and swelling of the ear canal
* Discharge or pus in the ear canal
* Itching or burning sensation in the ear canal
* Fever or chills
* Difficulty hearing or feeling as if the ear is clogged

Otitis externa can be diagnosed by a healthcare professional through a physical examination of the ear canal and may also involve a pus sample or imaging tests such as X-rays or CT scans to rule out other conditions. Treatment options for otitis externa may include antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medications, or topical creams or drops to reduce pain and inflammation. In severe cases, surgery may be necessary to remove any infected tissue or debris from the ear canal.

Prevention of otitis externa includes avoiding exposure to moisture, using earplugs when swimming or showering, and keeping the ears clean and dry. If you suspect you have otitis externa, it is important to seek medical attention promptly to prevent complications such as mastoiditis or meningitis.

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... s are used to treat cerumen impaction in cats and dogs. The removal of cerumen is also an important step in the ... A cerumenolytic is an ear wax (cerumen) softening agent. Common cerumenolytics such as hydrogen peroxide and hydrogen peroxide ... Cerumen Impaction)". Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 156 (1_suppl): S1-S29. doi:10.1177/0194599816671491. PMID 28045591. ...
"Study of common aerobic flora of human cerumen". The Journal of Laryngology and Otology. 112 (7): 613-616. doi:10.1017/ ...
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The gene is responsible for determination of human cerumen type (wet or dry ear wax) and presence of underarm osmidrosis (odor ... The phenotypes expressed by the genotypes include cerumen type (wet or dry ear wax), osmidrosis (odor associated with sweat ... From an evolutionary perspective, the implications of cerumen type on fitness are unknown. However, odorless sweat in ancient ... "Ethnic/racial and genetic influences on cerumen odorant profiles". Journal of Chemical Ecology. 41 (1): 67-74. doi:10.1007/ ...
Cerumen impaction may cause ear pain, but it can also prevent thorough examination of the ear and identification of an ... Cerumen impaction occurs in 1 out of every 10 children, 1 in every 20 adults and 1 in every 3 elderly citizens. Barotrauma ... January 2017). "Clinical Practice Guideline (Update): Earwax (Cerumen Impaction) Executive Summary". Otolaryngology-Head and ... and disruption of the protective cerumen barrier, which can result from aggressive ear cleaning or placing objects in the ear. ...
An unusually dark colored ear wax (cerumen) may also be produced. Cats, as well as dogs with erect ears that have control over ...
At night, the guards will then seal the cerumen tube entrance. Nannotrigona testaceicornis was the first Meliponini whose ...
Ear disease (otitis) can be a source of odor that varies from yeasty to one resembling sewage as either cerumen or pus ... Together, these two sets of glands produce natural ear wax, or cerumen. Micro-organisms live naturally in this material and ...
They are built out of brown cerumen, and house the eggs and larvae. New cells are added to the brood by the advancing front. ... The entrance and surrounding areas of their nest are coated with a smooth, thick layer of black, red, or yellow cerumen or ... The nest cavity may be sealed off from adjoining cavities by a hard bitumen layer of cerumen or field-collected material. The ...
A/B otic drops is also indicated for the removal of excessive or impacted cerumen. To clear cerumen, it is used 3 times a day ...
To construct their nests, M. scutellaris use cerumen, a mixture of wax and floral resins. Ceruman is used in different ratios ...
Here they produce cerumen, or earwax, by mixing their secretion with sebum and dead epidermal cells. Cerumen keeps the eardrum ...
Cerumen Impaction American Family Physician, May 15, 2007 "The Straight Dope: How do "ear candles" work?". 1995. Retrieved 2006 ...
Also, due to the fact of those bees storing honey in cerumen pots instead of standardized honeycombs as in the honeybee rearing ... "cerumen" (which is, incidentally, the medical term for earwax). These pots are often arranged around a central set of ...
The layers consist of sheaths of hardened and brittle resin or cerumen (wax) supported by columns. T. corvina are known for ...
Ceroid (cerumen or ear wax) is not seen in malignancies, although it is seen in benign tumors. The specific features of each ...
Cerumen pots are utilized by some Trigona species, such as T. necrophaga, as vesicles to store foodstuff. The foodstuff of T. ... the bees must efficiently metabolize the carrion to avoid rotten carrion in their cerumen pots.Trigona hypogea communicate the ...
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Ceruminous glands are near the ear canals, and produce cerumen (earwax) that mixes with the oil secreted from sebaceous glands ...
... cerumen) pigment granules. There is no pleomorphic, limited mitoses, and no necrosis. Immunohistochemistry can be performed to ...
... s are built to withstand moisture and cerumen (ear wax) and can be worn while exercising, showering, ...
... and Cerumen Type With Breast Fluid Secretion in Nonlactating Women, as Determined by Nipple Aspiration". Journal of the ...
... s have low frequency of ear infections, since this breed is well known for hyperactivity of its cerumen- ...
The internal structure of their nests are supported by pillars and beams, made out of cerumen, that go across the brood. The ...
Some virgin queens will begin manipulating the cerumen (wax) layers in preparation for the construction of brood cells by the ...
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Cerumen (also known as ear wax) is a thick-like substance that occurs in the ear canal. Dont be embarrassed about having ear ... Cerumen (also known as ear wax) is a thick-like substance that occurs in the ear canal. Secreted from glands in the outer ear, ... The Dos and Donts of Cerumen Management. DO: Leave it be. Ear wax naturally migrates out of the ear canal and disruption of ... DO: Use a solution or wash recommended by your specialist for cerumen maintenance in between appointments. ...
... or cerumen, is made by the glands in the outer third of the ear canal. It protects the skin of the human ear canal, assists in ... Cerumen Impaction. Ear wax, or cerumen, is made by the glands in the outer third of the ear canal. It protects the skin of the ... Cerumen and old skin of the ear canal makes its way out of the ear canal in a "conveyor belt" fashion, taking with it any dirt ... Excess or impacted cerumen can press against the eardrum and/or occlude the external auditory canal and impair hearing. Q-tips ...
... de hipersecreţia de cerumen şi de tipul de canal auditiv. Este important de reţinut că dopul de cerumen nu este contagios. ... Dopul de cerumen sau dopul de ceară din ureche Cerumenul are rolul de a proteja urechea externă, fiind o substanţă secretată la ... Acumularea de cerumen duce la obstrucţia conductului auditiv. Acumularea este favorizată şi de tasarea frecventă cu beţisoare ... Cât timp nu opurează complet canalul auditiv extern, dopul de cerumen este asimptomatic, iar auzul se menţine în limite normale ...
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Cerumen may vary in color and consistency, and cerumen impaction may coexist with other pathologic conditions. ... Cerumen impaction is the most common abnormality found on otoscopic examination, yet only a small proportion of the general ... Debris in the EAC from cholesteatoma or tumors may be confused with cerumen; accordingly, considerable care is required when ... population requires regular disimpaction because the EAC has the innate ability both to produce and to clear itself of cerumen ...
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The ear canal also has glands that produce a waxy oil called cerumen. The wax will most often make its way to the opening of ... The ear canal also has glands that produce a waxy oil called cerumen. The wax will most often make its way to the opening of ... Clinical practice guideline (update): earwax (cerumen impaction). Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2017;156(1_suppl):S1-S29. PMID: ...
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The presence or history of perforation is an absolute contraindication to irrigation for cerumen removal. For patients who have ... In some settings, when irrigation for cerumen is relegated to medical assistants, otolaryngologists may see 10-20 patients per ...
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The normal course of cerumen production, the causes and prevalence of cerumen impaction, the consequences of cerumen ... CHAPTER 8 Cerumen: Genetics, Anthropology, Physiology, and Pathophysiology. Bopanna B. Ballachanda. CHAPTER 9 Cerumen ... Chapters eight and nine are devoted Cerumen Management. Excessive cerumen can be a problem for hearing professionals and their ... He spearheaded the first cerumen management workshop for audiologists in 1992 and is nationally and internationally recognized ...
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A cerumen spoon is a small medical instrument that your doctor can use to painlessly remove excess earwax by scooping it out. ...
Trimming nose and ear hairs does have the yuck factor of heading into areas with mucus and cerumen (a.k.a. earwax). To keep ...
Ear wax which is medically termed impacted cerumen is a build-up of wax in the auditory canal. This can cause discomfort and ...
It is created by the cerumen (Se-roo-men) glands underneath the skin of the exterior ear canal (the component located between ... Similar to lots of other glands, the cerumen loses moisture as it ages. Consequently, our earwax will also scale or flake. ...
... for microscopic visualization of any microorganisms that reside on the surface of the skin or within the ear canal cerumen. ...
Otoscopy to ensure a clear ear canal, and cerumen removal if there was a substantial obstruction that could impede auditory ...
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Earwax (Cerumen Impaction) Earwax, called cerumen, is produced by special wax-forming glands located in the skin of the outer ... Earwax, called cerumen, is produced by special wax-forming glands located in the skin of the outer one-third of the ear canal. ...
  • Therefore, cerumen removal is of utmost importance to prevent the complications associated with cerumen impaction. (tealfeed.com)
  • The growing prevalence of cerumen impaction across the globe is a major factor driving the cerumen removal market. (tealfeed.com)
  • According to a study published on cerumen impaction removal in the National Library of Medicine in 2021, in the United States, cerumen impaction leads to 12 million patient visits, and 8 million cerumen removal procedures are performed annually. (tealfeed.com)
  • Clinical practice guideline (update): earwax (cerumen impaction). (medlineplus.gov)
  • The normal course of cerumen production, the causes and prevalence of cerumen impaction, the consequences of cerumen accumulation on audiological diagnosis, and the precise procedures for cerumen management are detailed. (pluralpublishing.com)
  • He was a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery task force that developed and published Clinical practice guideline: Cerumen impaction in 2008. (pluralpublishing.com)
  • Excess or impacted cerumen can press against the eardrum and/or occlude the external auditory canal and impair hearing. (dallasear.com)
  • Ear wax which is medically termed impacted cerumen is a build-up of wax in the auditory canal. (sportsinjuryclinic.net)
  • Cerumen is a naturally occurring waxy substance produced by wax-forming glands located in the external auditory canal. (tealfeed.com)
  • The ear canal also has glands that produce a waxy oil called cerumen. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Cerumen (also known as ear wax) is a thick-like substance that occurs in the ear canal. (vibranthearing.com)
  • Ear wax, or cerumen, is made by the glands in the outer third of the ear canal. (dallasear.com)
  • Cerumen and old skin of the ear canal makes its way out of the ear canal in a "conveyor belt" fashion, taking with it any dirt, dust, and particulate matter that may have gathered in the canal. (dallasear.com)
  • Acumularea este favorizată şi de tasarea frecventă cu beţisoare igienice, de purtarea protezelor auditive, de purtarea căştilor audio intraauriculare, de hipersecreţia de cerumen şi de tipul de canal auditiv. (elytis-hospital.ro)
  • En la mayoría de las personas, el canal auditivo externo produce cera todo el tiempo, de manera que el canal siempre tiene suficiente cera. (akronchildrens.org)
  • En primer lugar, contiene sustancias químicas especiales que combaten las infecciones que podrían dañar la piel del interior del canal auditivo. (akronchildrens.org)
  • This is supposed to draw wax (cerumen) and other debris out of the ear canal, thus clearing any blockages. (wddty.com)
  • La cera de los oídos se fabrica en el conducto auditivo externo. (akronchildrens.org)
  • Cuando el polvo, la suciedad y otras cosas se te meten en el oído, la cera los atrapa, para que no puedan avanzar más. (akronchildrens.org)
  • Hurgarte en el oído también puede empujar y acumular la cera más adentro. (akronchildrens.org)
  • Algunos niños fabrican cera extra en uno o los dos canales auditivos. (akronchildrens.org)
  • A menudo, los médicos pueden prescribir medicamentos especiales que se colocan en el oído para eliminar la cera extra. (akronchildrens.org)
  • Assuming that a worker's ears are otherwise healthy, that there is no excess build-up of cerumen, and that appropriate audiometric test methods are followed, hearing changes due to noise are first detected and grow most rapidly at the higher frequencies. (cdc.gov)
  • Excessive cerumen can be a problem for hearing professionals and their patients. (pluralpublishing.com)
  • The global cerumen removal market size was valued at USD 2.0 billion in 2021 and is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2 % from 2022 to 2030. (tealfeed.com)
  • Chapters eight and nine are devoted Cerumen Management . (pluralpublishing.com)
  • He spearheaded the first cerumen management workshop for audiologists in 1992 and is nationally and internationally recognized for his workshops and lectures on cerumen management. (pluralpublishing.com)
  • Cite this: Dealing With Cerumen Impaction - Medscape - Feb 15, 2017. (medscape.com)
  • Cerumen impaction is defined as an accumulation of cerumen that causes symptoms, prevents assessment of the ear, or both. (medscape.com)
  • DUBLIN, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Cerumen Removal Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Product Type, by Consumer Group, by Distribution Channel, by Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2022-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. (nih.gov)
  • Otoscopy demonstrated large impactions of brownish cerumen bilaterally. (medscape.com)
  • Removal of cerumen (wax) from the ear forms a significant part of the workload of an otolaryngologist and is, therefore, an essential skill to master. (medscape.com)
  • a large aggregate (asterisk) of cerumen and necrotic cell debris is also present. (nih.gov)