Cerumen impaction
A buildup of earwax that blocks the ear canal ,when too much wax builds up it cold affect hearing
Causes
Clinical Manifestations
pthophysiology
Earache
Ringing in the ears
Sense of fullness in the ear
Itching in the ear
health education
Hearing aid
Ear plug users
Decreased hearing
The use of cotton swab is the most common cause
Using foreign objects to clean the ears
disorders of outer ear
Prevention
Avoid using cotton swabs or any object that pushes the wax too far in the ear canal
From the sebaceous and ceruminous glands
this build up of shed skin cells then goes and builds up on the outer ear if not cleaned then causes infections and sometimes temporary hearing loss
Cerumen is made up of shed skin cells and secretions
Clean the ear frequently
Make sure to never use foreign objects to insert in ears
Use a clean cotton bud at all times avoid repeating use
outer ear