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What Audiologists Must Know About Cerumen and Cerumen Management
American Journal of Audiology
|December 15, 2015
Summary
Audiologists can now manage earwax, a key part of their practice. This paper reviews earwax physiology and presents a safe, effective cerumen management procedure for audiologists.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association now includes external auditory canal examination and cerumen management within the scope of practice for audiologists.
- Understanding cerumen (earwax) physiology, pathophysiology, and management is crucial for audiologists.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the physiology and pathophysiology of cerumen production.
- To describe a safe and effective procedure for cerumen management by audiologists.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on cerumen physiology and pathophysiology.
- Description of a clinical procedure for cerumen removal.
Main Results:
- Detailed explanation of how cerumen is produced and the conditions affecting it.
- Presentation of a step-by-step cerumen management technique.
Conclusions:
- Cerumen management is an integral part of audiology practice.
- The described procedure offers a safe and effective method for audiologists to manage cerumen, improving patient care.
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