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ear wax Flashcards

1
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also caled

A

cerumen

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2
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protective function

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helps prevent infection in ear canal

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3
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impacted ear wax

A

conductive hearing loss
discomfort
feeling fullness
tinnitus

can completely cover TM on otoscopy

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4
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Mx

A

ear drops: olive oil or sodium bicarbonate 5%
ear irrigation
microsuction

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5
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contraindications to ear irrigation

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perforated TM

infection

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