Cerumen
Ear Canal
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)Cerumen is the medical term for earwax. It is a natural substance produced by the body to protect and clean the ears. Cerumen helps to keep the ear canal moist, which prevents dry, itchy ears, and also traps dirt, dust, and other particles that could harm the eardrum. The earwax then gradually moves out of the ear canal and falls out or is removed during activities like showering or washing the face. While some people may need to have their earwax removed if it builds up and causes hearing problems or discomfort, in most cases, cerumen does not need to be cleaned or removed.
Ear diseases are medical conditions that affect the ear and its various components, including the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear. These diseases can cause a range of symptoms, such as hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), vertigo (dizziness), ear pain, and discharge. Some common ear diseases include:
1. Otitis externa (swimmer's ear) - an infection or inflammation of the outer ear and ear canal.
2. Otitis media - an infection or inflammation of the middle ear, often caused by a cold or flu.
3. Cholesteatoma - a skin growth that develops in the middle ear behind the eardrum.
4. Meniere's disease - a disorder of the inner ear that can cause vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus.
5. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders - problems with the joint that connects the jawbone to the skull, which can cause ear pain and other symptoms.
6. Acoustic neuroma - a noncancerous tumor that grows on the nerve that connects the inner ear to the brain.
7. Presbycusis - age-related hearing loss.
Treatment for ear diseases varies depending on the specific condition and its severity. It may include medication, surgery, or other therapies. If you are experiencing symptoms of an ear disease, it is important to seek medical attention from a healthcare professional, such as an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat specialist).
The ear canal, also known as the external auditory canal, is the tubular passage that extends from the outer ear (pinna) to the eardrum (tympanic membrane). It is lined with skin and tiny hairs, and is responsible for conducting sound waves from the outside environment to the middle and inner ear. The ear canal is typically about 2.5 cm long in adults and has a self-cleaning mechanism that helps to keep it free of debris and wax.
Otitis externa, also known as swimmer's ear, is a medical condition characterized by inflammation or infection of the external auditory canal (the outermost part of the ear canal leading to the eardrum). It often occurs when water stays in the ear after swimming, creating a moist environment that promotes bacterial growth.
The symptoms of otitis externa may include:
- Redness and swelling of the ear canal
- Pain or discomfort in the ear, especially when moving the jaw or chewing
- Itching in the ear
- Discharge from the ear (pus or clear fluid)
- Hearing loss or difficulty hearing
Otitis externa is typically treated with antibiotic eardrops and sometimes oral antibiotics. Keeping the ear dry during treatment is important to prevent further irritation and promote healing. In severe cases, a healthcare provider may need to clean the ear canal before administering medication.
Earwax
Cotton swab
Inuit
Otitis media
Cerumenolytic
Staphylococcus aureus
Scaptotrigona postica
Audiology and hearing health professionals in developed and developing countries
ABCC11
Ear pain
Ear mite
Nannotrigona testaceicornis
Dog odor
Tetragonula carbonaria
Antipyrine and benzocaine ear drops
Melipona scutellaris
Ceruminous gland
Ear candling
Stingless bee
Trigona corvina
Ceruminous adenocarcinoma
Necrophage
Ear canal
Tetragonisca angustula
Sweat gland
Ceruminous adenoma
Phenazone
Extended-wear hearing aid
Mammary gland
German Shepherd
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Impaction24
- What is Cerumen Impaction? (bayurgent.com)
- Cerumen impaction is a condition in which earwax (cerumen) accumulates in the ear canal and causes a blockage, preventing sound from reaching the eardrum. (bayurgent.com)
- What are the Symptoms of Cerumen Impaction? (bayurgent.com)
- What are the causes of Cerumen Impaction? (bayurgent.com)
- Cerumen impaction is usually caused by overproduction of cerumen along with incorrect removal of cerumen from the ear canal. (bayurgent.com)
- Other causes of cerumen impaction include: using cotton swabs or other objects to clean the ear, earbuds, hearing aids, and trauma to the ear canal. (bayurgent.com)
- To avoid cerumen impaction, use a soft washcloth to clean the outer part of the ear, and avoid using cotton swabs or other objects in the ear. (bayurgent.com)
- If you think you may have cerumen impaction, you can try to soften the wax buildup by using mineral oil, baby oil, glycerin, or commercial drops made for this purpose. (bayurgent.com)
- If you think you have earwax/cerumen impaction and need assistance with removal, skip the ER waiting room and call us at Bay Mobile Urgent Care for in-home service. (bayurgent.com)
- Ear irrigation/lavage is necessary to remove cerumen impaction in all patients. (npskillsmadeeasy.com)
- Regularly evaluate your patients for cerumen impaction as they will be so grateful that they are able to "hear" again after the procedure. (npskillsmadeeasy.com)
- Cerumen is the technical term for earwax, and a cerumen impaction refers to an earwax blockage. (thehealthboard.com)
- The ear is a sensitive organ, and a person should take great care not to damage it when trying to remove a cerumen impaction. (thehealthboard.com)
- A cerumen impaction can occur if the glands produce an excessive amount of earwax or if the ears are not cleaned out regularly. (thehealthboard.com)
- Ear pain can be the result of a cerumen impaction. (thehealthboard.com)
- Most cases of cerumen impaction can be relieved with simple home remedies. (thehealthboard.com)
- A doctor can inspect the ear, look for signs of tissue damage, and determine the best way to remove the cerumen impaction. (thehealthboard.com)
- Cerumen impaction" is the medical term for earwax blockage. (clevelandclinic.org)
- Cerumen impaction may result in ear pain, itchiness, ringing in your ears, hearing loss or other issues. (clevelandclinic.org)
- How is cerumen impaction diagnosed? (clevelandclinic.org)
- However, if you experience an earache, fullness in the ear, partial hearing loss or tinnitus, it may be due to cerumen impaction. (princetoneyeandear.com)
- Clinical practice guideline (update): earwax (cerumen impaction). (medlineplus.gov)
- Cleveland Clinic: "Cerumen Impaction. (webmd.com)
- Know when to separately report impacted ear wax removal and how.The post Cerumen Removal Coding Depends on Impaction Method appeared first on AAPC Knowledge Center. (aapc.com)
Blockage2
- Earwax blockage happens when earwax (cerumen) builds up inside your ear canal. (clevelandclinic.org)
- Excess or compacted cerumen is the buildup of ear wax causing a blockage in the ear canal and it can press against the eardrum or block the outside ear canal or hearing aids, potentially causing hearing loss. (wikipedia.org)
Human cerumen2
- Prokop-Prigge KA, Thaler E, Wysocki CJ, Preti G. Identification of volatile organic compounds in human cerumen. (ucdenver.edu)
- The growth of two fungi commonly present in otomycosis was also significantly inhibited by human cerumen. (wikipedia.org)
Waxy3
- Earwax, also known by the medical term cerumen, is a waxy substance secreted in the ear canal of humans and other mammals. (wikipedia.org)
- The ear canal also has glands that produce a waxy oil called cerumen. (medlineplus.gov)
- The fancy name for this waxy stuff is cerumen (say: suh-ROO-mun). (kidshealth.org)
Antimicrobial properties3
- These antimicrobial properties are due principally to the presence of saturated fatty acids, lysozyme and, especially, to the slight acidity of cerumen (pH typically around 6.1 in average individuals). (wikipedia.org)
- The cerumen also has antimicrobial properties which can be attributed to its slight acidic pH of 5 and the presence of lysozyme. (kenyon.edu)
- Current research on ear wax shows that some of the antimicrobial properties of the cerumen can be attributed to the presence of antimicrobial peptides, Human Beta-defensin 1 and Human Beta-defensin 2. (kenyon.edu)
Removal9
- Designed with audiologists and ENTs in mind, our extensive assortment of cerumen management supplies is designed to facilitate ear wax removal and keep patients happy. (adcohearing.com)
- Cerumen Removal Code or an E/M Code? (karenzupko.com)
- Our coder recently attended one of your coding courses and her takeaway was that it was better to bill cerumen removal using an E/M code rather than 69210. (karenzupko.com)
- The Earigator ® will allow you to perform cerumen removal safely and efficiently. (nupurtech.com)
- Schedule your patients for periodic cerumen removal to keep them coming back for follow up appointments. (nupurtech.com)
- A popular clinical removal technique involves using a specialized suction device to dislodge cerumen and clear the ear canal. (thehealthboard.com)
- Currently, No result found in Etawah for Cerumen Removal Treatment. (doctoriduniya.com)
- Frequent removal of cerumen is discouraged for this reason. (msdmanuals.com)
- Cerumen removal is often done by non-otolaryngologists and is a common cause of iatrogenic complications. (msdmanuals.com)
Canal12
- Cerumen is a lubricant which is typically expelled spontaneously from the ear canal but can become impacted when this process fails. (npskillsmadeeasy.com)
- Glands in the ear canal produce cerumen to help trap dirt, bacteria, and other pathogens. (thehealthboard.com)
- Cerumen refers to wax in the ear canal, which can interfere with hearing or clog up hearing aids. (medicalcenterhearingaids.com)
- Cerumen is produced in the cartilaginous outer third portion of the ear canal. (wikipedia.org)
- The cerumen in the ear canal is also carried outwards, taking with it particulate matter that may have gathered in the canal. (wikipedia.org)
- The lubrication provided by cerumen prevents drying of the skin within the ear canal. (wikipedia.org)
- Cerumen can be removed manually (using various instruments) or by irrigation of the ear canal. (msdmanuals.com)
- Cerumen helps to acidify the ear canal and moisturize the ear canal skin. (msdmanuals.com)
- External Ear Obstructions The ear canal may be obstructed by cerumen (earwax), a foreign object, or an insect. (msdmanuals.com)
- Patients who have increased cerumen production are at higher risk for manipulation of the ear canal (thus traumatizing it) or inserting objects, in order to remove the cerumen. (medscape.com)
- Cerumen is secreted from the ceruminous glands located in the first third outer part of the ear canal and is thought to be composed mainly of cholesterol, squalene, wax esters, ceramides, and triglycerides. (kenyon.edu)
- In the absence of cerumen, the ear canal would be an optimal environment for microbes. (kenyon.edu)
Irrigation2
- Designed by an Otologist, the Earigator ® combines the functions of an otoscope and irrigation into one, providing the most advanced means of cerumen control. (nupurtech.com)
- They might use a cerumen spoon, forceps, irrigation or a suction device. (clevelandclinic.org)
Audiology1
- Kris Hewitt, BC-HIS, RHIP and Amy Trusler, AuD, RAUD, RHIP of Pacific Audiology Group break down cerumen management and all the benefits it brings to your practice and patients. (e3diagnostics.com)
Squalene1
- In wet-type cerumen, these lipids include cholesterol, squalene, and many long-chain fatty acids and alcohols. (wikipedia.org)
Bacteria1
- While studies conducted up until the 1960s found little evidence supporting antibacterial activity for cerumen, more recent studies have found that cerumen has a bactericidal effect on some strains of bacteria. (wikipedia.org)
Management1
- Cerumen Management is a service that belongs in the scope of practice of any hearing care professional. (e3diagnostics.com)
Excessive1
- This is referred to as excessive earwax or impacted cerumen. (wikipedia.org)
Manually1
- Softened cerumen is easier to remove manually. (thehealthboard.com)
Sweat2
- Major components of earwax include cerumen, produced by a type of modified sweat gland, and sebum, an oily substance. (wikipedia.org)
- Ear wax is composed mostly of dead skin cells and keratin with a small mixture of cerumen, sweat, and oil. (kenyon.edu)
Glands1
- The high lipid content of the sebum produced by the sebaceous glands causes the cerumen to work like lubrication. (wikipedia.org)
Patients1
- L'étude s'est déroulée sur une période de 12 moisallant du 01 janvier2021 au 31 décembre 2021 et avait inclus les patients présentant une hypoacousie et /ou vertige périphérique et ayant réalisé une audiométrie tonale liminaire mettant en évidence une surdité. (bvsalud.org)
Medical term1
- The medical term for earwax is cerumen (seh-ROO-mun). (kidshealth.org)
Properties2
- Earwax, or cerumen, is produced by the body as a self-cleaning agent with protective and antibacterial properties. (princetoneyeandear.com)
- Properties of ear wax (cerumen) of 483 Native Americans has frequency close to mongoloid peoples and origins. (usask.ca)
Recent studies1
- Other recent studies have shown that cerumen directly inhibits the growth of Staphylococcus aureus , Pseudomonas aeruginosa , and Candida albicans , but its effect on the growth of E. coli remains to be determined (22)(5)(35). (kenyon.edu)
People3
- This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Cerumen" by people in this website by year, and whether "Cerumen" was a major or minor topic of these publications. (ucdenver.edu)
- Below are the most recent publications written about "Cerumen" by people in Profiles. (ucdenver.edu)
- Some people simply have more cerumen than others, and they are usually aware of their condition due to the feeling of fullness in their ears when wax is not removed. (thehealthboard.com)
Method1
- The Elephant Ear Washer offers a simple, effective and convenient method of managing cerumen (ear wax). (adcohearing.com)
Important1
- Earwax (cerumen) plays an important role in ear health. (clevelandclinic.org)
Body1
- Earwax , or cerumen, leaves the body slowly. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Tree1
- The hive's temperature is regulated by bee-engineered walls of cerumen (wax and tree resin). (mongabay.com)
Found1
- Conversely, other research has found that cerumen can support microbial growth and some cerumen samples were found to have bacterial counts as high as 107/g cerumen. (wikipedia.org)
Cases1
- For cases not diagnosed in infancy, black cerumen and axillary pigmentation may be noted before age 10 years. (medscape.com)