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Cerumen Impaction
(Earwax)

 

Earwax and What to Do About It

Nice page that gives basic information to a patient about ear wax.

 

Cerumen Definition

An excellent children’s health guide and provides some direction for concerned parents. 

 

EarWax Blockage

Very interesting page that tells you all kinds of information about earwax. It mentions the definition, signs and symptoms, causes, how to prevent it, and how to treat it.
 

Ear Candling Introduction

Kind of an interesting site that looks at ear candling. I don't recommend that you try this, but it makes for interesting conversation.
 

Cerumen

Very basic information
 

External Ear Obstructions..The Merck Manual

Mentions only cerumen Impaction. This site is intended for physicians and audiologists only.
 

  Earwax and Hearing Aid Users

 Good article about how hearing aid users tend to accumulate more wax in their ears compared to other people.
 

Case Study..Video Otoscopy

Not much information. Has a lot of pictures.
 

Health A to Z: Cerumen Impaction

Good site with all kinds of basic information. Excellent for a patient.
 

Wax Blockage: University of Maryland Medical Center
            Mainly for patient information.

Cerumen Clinical Resources
        University of Alabama has a list of resources that could be beneficial. You will have  to do some digging to find the information you are looking for.
 
 

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