This Video show Oto-endoscopic Earwax removal by microsuction method .
Patient presented with ear blockage , tinnitus & hard of hearing . She also gives history of recurrent cold .
No wax dissolving ear drops , local anesthesia & sedation use during procedure .
Patient is very comfortable during whole procedure .
Ear Wax :
Introduction
Earwax is a waxy material produced by sebaceous glands inside the ear. It cleans, lubricates and protects the lining of the ear by trapping dirt and repelling water.
Earwax is slightly acidic and has antibacterial properties. Without earwax, the skin inside your ear would become dry, cracked, infected or waterlogged and sore.
Earwax can be wet or dry, hard or soft. Soft earwax is more common in children and hard earwax is more likely to cause problems.
Everyone makes ear wax but the amount and type are genetically determined just like hair color or height.
Some people have ear canals that are smaller than average or shaped in a way that makes it difficult for the naturally occurring wax to get out of the canal causing wax impactions.
Some people produce more earwax than others. It usually falls out of your ear gradually, in small pieces or flakes. Sometimes, earwax can build up and harden, creating a blockage called a "plug".
As well as causing discomfort, an earwax plug can also cause temporary hearing loss because it blocks your ear canal. Once the blockage is removed, your hearing will improve. |