Ear wax impaction

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  • prevalent in elderly due to hardening of ear wax

  • not using cotton buds properly

  • hair pins

  • narrowed ear canal

causes

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  • discomfort

  • blocked feeling

  • hearing loss

symptoms

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  • Waxsol

  • fill the ear canal with drops on 2 consecutive nights

  • works to soften the ear wax so it can be removed easily

  • helps to relieve the discomfort and pain

  • Gently press your ear flap to guide the drops into the ear canal

treatment

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  • store at room temp

  • discard after 28 days of opening

storage

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  • stinging/burning on instillation '

adverse effects

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  • odd discharge

  • loss of hearing

  • dizziness

  • inner ear pain

referral points

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  • avoid using ear candles

  • dont overuse cotton buds

  • or any other objects

  • limit use of earphones

  • if doesn’t work, visiting the doctor for ear syringing.

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