Earwax Flashcards
1
Q
What is the medical term for earwax?
A
Cerumen
2
Q
2 problems with cerumen impaction?
A
Causing symptoms
Preventing needed visualisation of tympanic membrane
3
Q
Management of impaction - 2
What could ENT specialists do?
A
Cerumenolytic eardrops - water or oil based
Aural irrigation
Remove by micro suction, forceps, curette or hook
