- Cerumen is defined as a mixture of secretions (sebum together with secretions from modified apocrine sweat glands) and sloughed epithelial cells, and is a normal substance present in the external auditory canal. As cerumen migrates laterally, it may mix with hair and other particulate matter.
- Cerumen impaction is defined as an accumulation of cerumen that causes symptoms, prevents a needed assessment of the ear canal/tympanic membrane or audio vestibular system, or both.
Treatment
- Cerumen removal may be attempted by irrigation of the external auditory canal, with or without the use of ceruminolytics; by ceruminolytics alone; or by manual removal using a curette, forceps, or suction.
Cerumen-Softening Agents (Ceruminolytics)
References
- American Family Physician, May 15, 2007
- FUKKM BIL.2.2016
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