“Do-It-Yourself” Ear Canal Care - 12/09/23

Résumé |
There are a large variety of over-the-counter home remedies and devices for cerumen impaction available in the United States. It is a challenge for clinicians to maintain awareness of the safety and efficacy of these tools, as they are not considered “medical devices” and frequently have no requirement for demonstrating safety or efficacy. This article provides a broad overview of the products being advertised to patients and discusses considerations when recommending home cerumen maintenance.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Ear cleaning, Home ear care, Ear cleaning products, Ear cleaning devices, Ear wax, Cerumen, Cerumen impaction, Home cerumen remedy
Plan
Vol 56 - N° 5
P. 869-879 - octobre 2023 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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