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What is earwax?
Earwax or cerumen is a natural substance that is produced in the outer third of the ear canal. The wax serves as a protective barrier for trapping foreign particles. There are a number of pathologies that can present in the canal, including sebaceous cysts, boils, and even glandular tumors, but what affects patients most is the accumulation and impaction of cerumen. The accumulation of ear wax is one of the most commonly observed problems in patients, and ignoring it can lead to problems such as hearing loss, dizziness, tinnitus or discomfort.
What is microsuction?
Microsuction is the most commonly employed technique for manual removal of wax. The main advantage of this technique is that it is performed under direct vision, and so can be used in clinical scenarios where irrigation would be contraindicated. The cleaning of the ear canal is very important and it is crucial that is performed by suitably trained staff as it requires a high level of competence and skill.
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