Open AccessPlain Language Summary: Earwax (Cerumen Impaction)
Author(s) -
Krouse Helene J.,
Magit Anthony E.,
O’Connor Sarah,
Schwarz Seth R.,
Walsh Sandra A.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
otolaryngology–head and neck surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.232
H-Index - 121
eISSN - 1097-6817
pISSN - 0194-5998
DOI - 10.1177/0194599816680327
Subject(s) - impaction , guideline , medicine , clinical practice , dentistry , family medicine , pathology
This plain language summary serves as an overview in explaining earwax (cerumen). The summary applies to patients older than 6 months with a clinical diagnosis of earwax impaction and is based on the 2017 update of the Clinical Practice Guideline: Earwax (Cerumen Impaction). The evidence‐based guideline includes research that supports diagnosis and treatment of earwax impaction. The guideline was developed to improve care by health care providers for managing earwax impaction by creating clear recommendations to use in medical practice.