Cerumen Obsturan

1 definition

Under a cerumen means the complete closure of the external ear canal through a plug of wax .

ICD10 code: H61.2

2 Pathogenesis

A cerumen can be triggered (eg after bathing) by overproduction, reduced secretion drainage or swelling of ear wax. A common cause is the "telescoping" a graft by excessive cleaning of the ear canal with a cotton swab. Other causes come a close ear canal or irritating foreign body (ear plugs, hearing aids) into consideration.

3 Symptoms

The cerumen is the leading cause of sudden, unilateral deafness. conductive hearing loss ). Sufferers complain of a numb, "cottony" feeling in the ear, which is sometimes accompanied by pain in the ear canal.

 

4 Therapy

• Flushing of the ear canal with warm water
• Keratolytic eardrops
• Mechanical extraction by the otolaryngologist