Management of ear wax in Kent’s Repertory

Dr. Manish Agrahari

Introduction

• The ear canal is lined with hair follicles.The ear canal also has glands that produce a waxy oil called cerumen.
• It is a brown, orange, red, yellowish or gray waxy substance secreted in the ear canal of humans and other mammals.
• It protects the skin of the human ear canal, assists in cleaning and lubrication, and provides protection against bacteria, fungi, and water.
• Earwax is a helpful and natural part of your body’s defenses. It cleans, coats and protects your ear canal by trapping dirt and slowing the growth of bacteria.

Symptoms of Earwax

Signs and symptoms of earwax blockage may include:

• Earache
• Impairment of Hearing
• Sense of Blocked ear
• Ringing or noises in the ear (Tinnitus)
• Hearing loss
• Giddiness
• Reflex cough due to stimulation of auricular branch of vagus may sometimes occur.
• Itchiness in the ear
• Odor or discharge in the ear

Role of Kent’s Repertory in Earwax

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Email : Dr Manish Agrahari mk4213@gmail.com