Open AccessEarwax impaction: Symptoms, predisposing factors and perception among Nigerians
Author(s) -
Waheed Atilade Adegbiji,
BS Alabi,
Oyebanji Anthony Olajuyin,
CC Nwawolo
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/2249-4863.148116
Subject(s) - medicine , nigerians , impaction , presentation (obstetrics) , nose , throat , pediatrics , surgery , law , political science
Earwax impaction is a common ear disorder with presentation worldwide. This study aimed at determining the clinical presentation, patients' perception of earwax, and its predisposing factors among Nigerians.